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 2317501 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2318883 epoch_slot_no: 7683 block_no: 2317392 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-03-14 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6aafcb3c5b4f995734a5647848f1a5202f91af87ee6eba270f4e3a7d0a55713Block Operator
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