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 2316478 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2317860 epoch_slot_no: 6660 block_no: 2316369 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2046 time: 2019-03-14 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a673ca43b0a933b55ab1bce235bdf6e93f1e08aa04a9e65d18332cc5e6343acBlock Operator
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