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 2319666 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321048 epoch_slot_no: 9848 block_no: 2319557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3382 time: 2019-03-15 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x543e784bed5906ffb5a5a925320c2dab597acc60fcd9234c0dcafcfa4e6c4d33Block Operator
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