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 2319727 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2321109 epoch_slot_no: 9909 block_no: 2319618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2019-03-15 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cfc0bacd4643de021047ba1bf048dfbfd9128289056f79aef3d056cfc72eb59Block Operator
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