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 2317345 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318727 epoch_slot_no: 7527 block_no: 2317236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-03-14 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58fca2b7c42a120ce8bd652fe83109b4d79dceefdd123f4d5e69f4ab9f1a6ec2Block Operator
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