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 2315774 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2317156 epoch_slot_no: 5956 block_no: 2315665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3332 time: 2019-03-14 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f94f0f3c0ccaf787e755d7fdcf04b0443b097503f04958dc2db7092590670b0Block Operator
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