A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2309427 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310810 epoch_slot_no: 21210 block_no: 2309319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-12 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc40917b30aabf73919c29896d83183e35aefc56431777fb94b3b2d48a1b6778Block Operator
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