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 2315954 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2317336 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 2315845 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12387 time: 2019-03-14 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2fa2a0d90a6aa8a5ffa3460be20d7aec2b087ef78407e573c0eb75f5cc2d686Block Operator
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