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 2317635 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2319017 epoch_slot_no: 7817 block_no: 2317526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2777 time: 2019-03-14 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4153bf0c594e3990d04f487f544a3af88e10cbb8be485a5d3eb55f0575be8103Block Operator
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