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 2316494 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2317876 epoch_slot_no: 6676 block_no: 2316385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 18901 time: 2019-03-14 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1f180d5d6c5c7f72ea8beeabe46072aff3d94e5e240895d57acb0af1ed7e2aBlock Operator
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