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 2317224 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318606 epoch_slot_no: 7406 block_no: 2317115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 14:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a9dbdfb74ffa26876a94f54ed22073ad463178e2b1c52278c75f1c690b19647Block Operator
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