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 2315173 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2316555 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 2315064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-14 03:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ed659835075eab684766c031cb378dd17a5c46acae98216f33c80f13c83ba82Block Operator
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