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 2318834 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2320216 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 2318725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2828 time: 2019-03-14 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50da99544de516ede066e034997872260b1b83f32b5ce694725ed30193812f5eBlock Operator
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