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 2317461 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2318843 epoch_slot_no: 7643 block_no: 2317352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-03-14 16:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcabf208e6cd0d2a9b439a3df546b8884333f153b5e0c6b420b2eea539e66a6afBlock Operator
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