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 2313080 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314462 epoch_slot_no: 3262 block_no: 2312971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-03-13 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd16ca451d5b36518d7a2f72658ff6e56ff7b31e30f184393eec9b84a4f4123a1Block Operator
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