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 2315032 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316414 epoch_slot_no: 5214 block_no: 2314923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-14 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ed0f3dac246fef0f8e75df2b616ac4244d1d7e4e1429628b206e04075c0ad18Block Operator
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