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 2313506 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2314888 epoch_slot_no: 3688 block_no: 2313397 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2019-03-13 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae903758bb9eacd8c7f09d20bd0d528df4065c8a272febe15106a43d74c13691Block Operator
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