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 2315047 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316429 epoch_slot_no: 5229 block_no: 2314938 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-03-14 02:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb322b56ef2c98cc049b6a4daf582192f38b4640c12e2a9bf761be1b0afe58059Block Operator
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