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 2309579 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310962 epoch_slot_no: 21362 block_no: 2309471 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6ebc600235f6e64379746d2fd8d7e54419b2b798b4bf373ac5d257d3881ffe4Block Operator
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