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 2315734 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2317116 epoch_slot_no: 5916 block_no: 2315625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-03-14 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f54bd9ff42968c202aadaca59968c6a000f16fe7d4ea77fef60d0827c7369d3Block Operator
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