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 2309727 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311110 epoch_slot_no: 21510 block_no: 2309619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f9a9b46328299f7f9f2f09fc47530d21ad2ce3bee8d2043f8f652fd409f1001Block Operator
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