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 2318429 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319811 epoch_slot_no: 8611 block_no: 2318320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-14 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6095e458383110d1c491c0b6a8e32ecba3184f49db658962e4427f98cce21481Block Operator
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