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 2317056 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318438 epoch_slot_no: 7238 block_no: 2316947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-14 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf6bf988b324b12ef7ebdb699859b6eff07fe2b64fabc70613f3a6ee11edf85Block Operator
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