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 2314011 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2315393 epoch_slot_no: 4193 block_no: 2313902 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2467 time: 2019-03-13 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86b9af0860f93d9823058c50eead6c224c5951f9ac65c3ae40c25e6f24816e48Block Operator
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