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 2321079 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2322461 epoch_slot_no: 11261 block_no: 2320970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1608 time: 2019-03-15 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x784374c4668b83cf952617d01b595eaf7c64a71c9a3e6dc641d8a39591924c64Block Operator
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