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 2318061 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319443 epoch_slot_no: 8243 block_no: 2317952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1274 time: 2019-03-14 19:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10b69eb81035b814527f5e537481b201c3f4a85e9b1afc4cf8e7b1a78fd04991Block Operator
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