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 2314864 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316246 epoch_slot_no: 5046 block_no: 2314755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6518 time: 2019-03-14 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x127301ffc5b3a29b470521de0b49cbf97cc6205fbee08fc53ee098fdf96f4dd3Block Operator
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