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 2314683 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2316065 epoch_slot_no: 4865 block_no: 2314574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e90cc18c652a892d84ba0afa098b2f4c5eaa8e1e4309107c3dd074414aa1f7cBlock Operator
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