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 2316386 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2317768 epoch_slot_no: 6568 block_no: 2316277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1976 time: 2019-03-14 10:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe73195ec7f44195d5f68fea7a6cf843335f0e1585a6677b13b286a1dad1db1aaBlock Operator
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