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 2317094 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2318476 epoch_slot_no: 7276 block_no: 2316985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4588 time: 2019-03-14 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f35d797852a9229b51e8d1f6ce8dd7bd2fc62de1b135123b9f855ea3c8719e1Block Operator
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