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 2312354 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2313736 epoch_slot_no: 2536 block_no: 2312245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11980 time: 2019-03-13 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb224aa72d8b8c53a1f6e12142d6dc9d16398e0018dc5e1890459f4d38869f0bBlock Operator
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