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 2309953 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311335 epoch_slot_no: 135 block_no: 2309844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-12 22:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68f8c082cd9c297de5e32f8ac31c6009594687153735dd0e80b2987c5e5c747fBlock Operator
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