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 2317709 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319091 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 2317600 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-03-14 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3a8355e1d84629b793b512e34a0a8ef1001fb8d4f36bad539ac9d9406b4b95Block Operator
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