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 2313141 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314523 epoch_slot_no: 3323 block_no: 2313032 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1563 time: 2019-03-13 16:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaad96e7891d52de0fe212e8c3cedf98d5b29706b864b1b8cd5e8fa4d3a26b822Block Operator
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