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 2315299 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316681 epoch_slot_no: 5481 block_no: 2315190 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-14 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc602dd72d306a267242778f32ba8109c151d1a626dd0c1b22e53f2b0b8e35441Block Operator
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