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 2309839 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311221 epoch_slot_no: 21 block_no: 2309730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2049 time: 2019-03-12 21:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48ce550f597738bc2ec0a1b31be1eb3bc701ff6574d9410f5c7f9a5ef45c906Block Operator
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