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 2317214 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2318596 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 2317105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6241 time: 2019-03-14 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c3215309057c896c7266e4c037b2f4d54a3e9483005ca47a32acf2e35503680Block Operator
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