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 2315606 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2316988 epoch_slot_no: 5788 block_no: 2315497 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4428 time: 2019-03-14 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e313d508f811b731150796ce2b2a1699cddfd880d3a9bab3e5b38b6c1f9c8dBlock Operator
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