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 2318337 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319719 epoch_slot_no: 8519 block_no: 2318228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-14 21:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a740ab4929ab5be3f92b38ebd407616d30085c0b5e4589c3047e1afbc17125eBlock Operator
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