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 2315984 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2317366 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 2315875 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3148 time: 2019-03-14 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69f5a9f1b77a359ec38cc550ddb0d17116812b0a7d5a8a036027f5a7fcfa8a9cBlock Operator
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