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 2309655 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311038 epoch_slot_no: 21438 block_no: 2309547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1880 time: 2019-03-12 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c3fece84e5b197e5451a70b791d3225e892618e0d2933bb3858306c0717e7fcBlock Operator
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