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 2314895 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2316277 epoch_slot_no: 5077 block_no: 2314786 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2019-03-14 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f0d78449f7d5c5f4bf57fab404ca934a8850f1ea2c56f421dc0864407c34f3bBlock Operator
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