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 2321299 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2322681 epoch_slot_no: 11481 block_no: 2321190 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1436 time: 2019-03-15 13:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x536a2f0118e988a85a189a51588c3835a01b2c0e7f4f1644554e208f39b9ac2fBlock Operator
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