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 2314335 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2315717 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2314226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10576 time: 2019-03-13 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35d77d3d0cad89195a734bd9fd54db101b11f36e7ab78983d2ee97d608323784Block Operator
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