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 2313358 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314740 epoch_slot_no: 3540 block_no: 2313249 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-03-13 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa27136d310cc25bc472b5a6467bd381031d032e82df2ab004b05dcbcf56fe578Block Operator
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