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 2318514 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2319896 epoch_slot_no: 8696 block_no: 2318405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-03-14 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6f5755222db906a5d837ca8b90d6770890673cfd130b0a9e22be3d981eb4e3eBlock Operator
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