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 2312534 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2313916 epoch_slot_no: 2716 block_no: 2312425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4105 time: 2019-03-13 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x965844041b8f47b7058a3a0cc72b84cd9d561c05aca8ea297f13d468dc1af41cBlock Operator
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