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 2316978 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2318360 epoch_slot_no: 7160 block_no: 2316869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-03-14 13:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a8d7c2a55e6a4e30e4aec01ed17efa6c18b1a9bec5e92a30728f993229389bbBlock Operator
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