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 2312204 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2313586 epoch_slot_no: 2386 block_no: 2312095 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1932 time: 2019-03-13 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x893bb2cfb32b7c45f70ece20a008c738dfb0703e97f85372fd9b8eaa8f6c2290Block Operator
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