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 2314327 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2315709 epoch_slot_no: 4509 block_no: 2314218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2019-03-13 22:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x188881c1b26fc6ae5ccc7e0f92a4c8eb958d15bf7ed7f9fa15607a8156844ddcBlock Operator
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