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 2317064 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2318446 epoch_slot_no: 7246 block_no: 2316955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3340 time: 2019-03-14 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8daf5b77180c1bc5f08ea929654489665b9d01fddc9c64cf37cb8ea016fc99e5Block Operator
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