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 2317828 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319210 epoch_slot_no: 8010 block_no: 2317719 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2019-03-14 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93b89809b9932bb9093c551bf0b14ce0032f6262871c5d69e02cfce1e4886d0cBlock Operator
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