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 2318460 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2319842 epoch_slot_no: 8642 block_no: 2318351 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2019-03-14 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea7264315d69fc9af6bf5025a50dcb12d2cfc0643877b1c29277df61e0217ea2Block Operator
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