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 2316525 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2317907 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2316416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3333 time: 2019-03-14 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b6a15aa2a0ca168e4385c65385a0ee24117f8c50ab9a44ece4ba1dc710689fbBlock Operator
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