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 2313645 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2315027 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 2313536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3297 time: 2019-03-13 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17cadc6adf555610d59ddf02ab13ef4238587251364087df5da314fe1c231e74Block Operator
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