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 2321184 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2322566 epoch_slot_no: 11366 block_no: 2321075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3478 time: 2019-03-15 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3203acf0982d809dfc05534db3bbf0bdf6ca0e7de78c3e69042a2ce7a5cc70faBlock Operator
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