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 2314496 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2315878 epoch_slot_no: 4678 block_no: 2314387 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1693 time: 2019-03-13 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33783defe01c16e35138208746562ad2300e93261c96b82cfcc078ef2edb1a25Block Operator
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