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 2315502 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2316884 epoch_slot_no: 5684 block_no: 2315393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-03-14 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x853dd85a931103d571b7f57ff25e5c6f1ec4c08eba6d4c024730d778dbc2d829Block Operator
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