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 2317361 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2318743 epoch_slot_no: 7543 block_no: 2317252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-03-14 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf80c3fed8a5bd5e709489e304c5a9c8a1e3ac57257fcc8f0d33e6f58c22255b0Block Operator
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