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 2319817 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2321199 epoch_slot_no: 9999 block_no: 2319708 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1935 time: 2019-03-15 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9bf4e4271ddc0a19c51dff678fe4e96098cc947e5795683baa2a1e76a6ce6beBlock Operator
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