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 2319167 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2320549 epoch_slot_no: 9349 block_no: 2319058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-15 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2065ab5e437b6443559093aa357ba7e20d5d01bf2b7f49bdc2393c803053b66cBlock Operator
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