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 2317311 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2318693 epoch_slot_no: 7493 block_no: 2317202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3703 time: 2019-03-14 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ef922e925ddeb39a2a4899e6868a8ddb6dfc0c01c5788e5f85d2a81d31b55ffBlock Operator
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