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 2312564 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2313946 epoch_slot_no: 2746 block_no: 2312455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4414 time: 2019-03-13 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b9199b9305fbcea19e5a3a19c0c9fec8826401780553ba5d0c6b1da79584753Block Operator
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