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 2313278 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314660 epoch_slot_no: 3460 block_no: 2313169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2019-03-13 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe80beb26d6bad0669b17dd8ed3ecb9edbfcaf22b41c4f3ced7e63c6e3b5a0caaBlock Operator
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