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 2313963 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2315345 epoch_slot_no: 4145 block_no: 2313854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2795 time: 2019-03-13 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f0b0a7bcba70ef06979a09c6e8f132f77645501cd95fbbc514378a4274a5e64Block Operator
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