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 2313974 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2315356 epoch_slot_no: 4156 block_no: 2313865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5727 time: 2019-03-13 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01cff66ccc74ebe7d824456851b8382c6d3e74cf2e74f8a0f40e2ed85d364ae8Block Operator
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