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 2321244 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322626 epoch_slot_no: 11426 block_no: 2321135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-15 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa767f41d52a51f6c4a5f5226c3e66465db994b3672b9a68cb71e00b01fc2427dBlock Operator
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