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 2319708 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321090 epoch_slot_no: 9890 block_no: 2319599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4459 time: 2019-03-15 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b68284fb63e3100d955bca02248a8a0b27eb29a83cb315b8946b857d063988eBlock Operator
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