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 2316674 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2318056 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 2316565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3161 time: 2019-03-14 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x187515af36947b6334f9a9effc3a852674721a20dacdca44a56b1f3365a051d6Block Operator
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