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 2318147 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2319529 epoch_slot_no: 8329 block_no: 2318038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1772 time: 2019-03-14 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4eabd99af75816b7497c872e52d6f4edcdb08c73044eb8cc97e6cb26e2cf610Block Operator
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