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 2313872 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2315254 epoch_slot_no: 4054 block_no: 2313763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2055 time: 2019-03-13 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee5a42d8fda17a268b509592e5e31b9214aa6e3b1eb19a1422588b020a02f2eBlock Operator
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