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 2316336 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2317718 epoch_slot_no: 6518 block_no: 2316227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-03-14 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eed88ec35d1d791cdcfc3396330d7ae9df92ca36fcac48f0444b8e80b5a8329Block Operator
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