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 2316148 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2317530 epoch_slot_no: 6330 block_no: 2316039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2019-03-14 08:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a37f66b5346c47fd043d746dc355db5f625cfdc9eca26f3b4093c20b70b97f6Block Operator
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