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 2318299 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319681 epoch_slot_no: 8481 block_no: 2318190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-03-14 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x169469ea24c6c94b9c183c3d58cdca939112e66b5597ba960d8369922d9387eeBlock Operator
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