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 2313780 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2315162 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 2313671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2429 time: 2019-03-13 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae588287f71260e72b82f51a297a61f731ba09218e96840f6424bbf23dc5eaebBlock Operator
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