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 2317894 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319276 epoch_slot_no: 8076 block_no: 2317785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6a18bd6c7c072c24ee2ae1e7be941a4a8eb7cfec38880e9bdd97609fec571d3Block Operator
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