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 2315078 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2316460 epoch_slot_no: 5260 block_no: 2314969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2019-03-14 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4313cafbca892d990dbbd6ab3428a6235c0c8f4f156ad0174aa019ac024f03Block Operator
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