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 2317285 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318667 epoch_slot_no: 7467 block_no: 2317176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2379 time: 2019-03-14 15:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a090403c34b6ba7aa078e262f9dcd7bcc19bf2f628d86f05aa01eb67c629ed5Block Operator
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