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 2319062 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2320444 epoch_slot_no: 9244 block_no: 2318953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-15 01:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc276f0db9e8a6ca3e8ec4f63009aae5b4b2f45bc6ba19edeb3ae26f8e3903f16Block Operator
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