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 2314161 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2315543 epoch_slot_no: 4343 block_no: 2314052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2547 time: 2019-03-13 21:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b16e628a78570d37d401428c4d179fd6ba6722f18fa03b5d6de8ecc2f2706eBlock Operator
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