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 2309488 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2310871 epoch_slot_no: 21271 block_no: 2309380 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2438 time: 2019-03-12 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd22573a9cb21019e76a77fa690621b54004c8b516410ce9f31e06e61153cf90eBlock Operator
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