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 2315341 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2316723 epoch_slot_no: 5523 block_no: 2315232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1674 time: 2019-03-14 04:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cfac18ccea518d8cec8a77ec70fb16ac0b78ddd4e3bafc00b5798b63b304791Block Operator
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