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 2314283 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2315665 epoch_slot_no: 4465 block_no: 2314174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2019-03-13 22:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45ffd6c3ac7f825f4b33ff97e0c86f7764fd750f9ee8d218705730a1407f7c16Block Operator
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