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 2316369 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2317751 epoch_slot_no: 6551 block_no: 2316260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x939a23b089e43515b8591ec2f09db5f81df338b67c7e676d90e003e9a4bd22ddBlock Operator
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