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 2316878 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318260 epoch_slot_no: 7060 block_no: 2316769 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-14 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63b1f3af264164dae95ea1c1e98618617cd8e4fe4821d19f16163284f106a631Block Operator
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