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 2312562 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2313944 epoch_slot_no: 2744 block_no: 2312453 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1378 time: 2019-03-13 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eeb265707e58ffcacd74c4fa8e13e4e99195257d84c84315e3cbe7fe193a1f7Block Operator
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