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 2317314 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2318696 epoch_slot_no: 7496 block_no: 2317205 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8940 time: 2019-03-14 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fc589686859b9c4c05ebe2506633d55d1db58bc4b8e2784186c27618ad1c9d1Block Operator
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