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 2321311 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322693 epoch_slot_no: 11493 block_no: 2321202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-03-15 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53000b9758ed29d14bdf6c6d28ba395fa7c6559d5c5bc997dbbc5c665bb4adc9Block Operator
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