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 2318945 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2320327 epoch_slot_no: 9127 block_no: 2318836 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-15 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32e125422376c147293fc7c70a9d646b2b9a1bfc92abeddcd10d01cd548a29ddBlock Operator
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