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 2313172 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314554 epoch_slot_no: 3354 block_no: 2313063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-13 16:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1db9639dfcd89f9aa4cf9558e733d9877de2c72cb2ee7dd4f9f96212aa824880Block Operator
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