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 2314788 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2316170 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 2314679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3291 time: 2019-03-14 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffaf6c772856e39c5174e237627e836565b94b14bf22e11fab3e5c7e7c3a7b24Block Operator
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