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 2309543 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310926 epoch_slot_no: 21326 block_no: 2309435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-12 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3f398fa067cd519540a173ff076a7962ceb192c6016a1675a09ca77d4af51bcBlock Operator
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