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 2319611 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2320993 epoch_slot_no: 9793 block_no: 2319502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 879 time: 2019-03-15 04:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa939bd00c5aecdbad2e9a1f55245d9e8d9c7d9828f21985054ce0b985a36cab8Block Operator
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