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 2317654 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2319036 epoch_slot_no: 7836 block_no: 2317545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1393 time: 2019-03-14 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c6a87fa72416615506f03aab4b743a6415000f2f94f79fd2a61929bac80bf47Block Operator
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