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 2319753 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321135 epoch_slot_no: 9935 block_no: 2319644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2831 time: 2019-03-15 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1774528e5c500fb33e677537a67c7e0a073995fa9ee4063961c6de6981d2322eBlock Operator
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