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 2318847 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2320229 epoch_slot_no: 9029 block_no: 2318738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2019-03-14 23:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49ed7c3ebe597e17c7a54d0e648f2e1aecc9acec129a4a2b590d0da4f8a6cc6aBlock Operator
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