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 2318892 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2320274 epoch_slot_no: 9074 block_no: 2318783 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5179 time: 2019-03-15 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ecbd7958fb06c3ac0b4ab760661c3146168e1b7d973e0d36add70c038cc0d35Block Operator
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