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 2312806 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314188 epoch_slot_no: 2988 block_no: 2312697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1665 time: 2019-03-13 14:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35b4a0c5b341f9df66bc6cb4ec88c2f0178a69c34af07f5d34943cdf05416f01Block Operator
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