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 2313101 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2314483 epoch_slot_no: 3283 block_no: 2312992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1937 time: 2019-03-13 15:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361ac56618f0505b9f3dab0d087f0736e1c548c2f1b1014419c8a18948819470Block Operator
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