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 2312097 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2313479 epoch_slot_no: 2279 block_no: 2311988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-03-13 10:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03df5bad8a70caebea3ef924a3fa72c1c277b9da9f89afb2bc3246c4d367acc7Block Operator
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