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 2317140 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2318522 epoch_slot_no: 7322 block_no: 2317031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1799 time: 2019-03-14 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd79d419db53947748da535991389f5c68d9a75dc64ef300e597cd2e5205e5d72Block Operator
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