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 2312886 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2314268 epoch_slot_no: 3068 block_no: 2312777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-13 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb21f7eabe99a24d461a12c147c4f22fa661ba660f3a7e24d6d11ffcfb46455ffBlock Operator
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