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 2312349 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2313731 epoch_slot_no: 2531 block_no: 2312240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3670 time: 2019-03-13 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37b7fc79d932781ff33f4f5e120b6723365722da42d12edd8148dae7dcc7acc4Block Operator
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