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 2313126 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314508 epoch_slot_no: 3308 block_no: 2313017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2472 time: 2019-03-13 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9526786cdf3f43e9b1a0c4248c512327ff2b23163b01952251a9ea74131e8b5Block Operator
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