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 2319672 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321054 epoch_slot_no: 9854 block_no: 2319563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6427 time: 2019-03-15 04:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc90132a34a6a060ad216b003d195ecab30263606f7511d4feb625317aea36896Block Operator
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