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 2319662 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321044 epoch_slot_no: 9844 block_no: 2319553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2102 time: 2019-03-15 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3351b0a811bd5b140149524b7dd9fc5f5576b53d83ea6d8090a1db2f5fe0135bBlock Operator
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