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 2315138 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316520 epoch_slot_no: 5320 block_no: 2315029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2021 time: 2019-03-14 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0e08666d20fa3eca1da043d91e795380df25a6fc9423dba83d417fb40c4c9e4Block Operator
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