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 2313704 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2315086 epoch_slot_no: 3886 block_no: 2313595 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1727 time: 2019-03-13 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67f8b62713fd95f3f595974e965e7b62cafc21d7573c41fc551b43c16d6a3f20Block Operator
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