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 2314005 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2315387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2313896 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-03-13 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8f4c476706995614fb6d155236c22035e7654c64ce03311ed7b602bd7c3e28eBlock Operator
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