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 2318864 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2320246 epoch_slot_no: 9046 block_no: 2318755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1915 time: 2019-03-15 00:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916ff9d787af8881946fbfd8bde526caef1675012429c6cb3f416014e36b96a6Block Operator
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