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 2314812 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2316194 epoch_slot_no: 4994 block_no: 2314703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88cdc38eb59f195a4f69d9fb5088b2bee437882056a5d701e8d15a9879824ef8Block Operator
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