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 2317741 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2319123 epoch_slot_no: 7923 block_no: 2317632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2933 time: 2019-03-14 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x750892ea116ff924b1aed9608620eb07fbf952a9a5edd9c28f55a7f0e6e9af2fBlock Operator
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