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 2321564 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2322946 epoch_slot_no: 11746 block_no: 2321455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2426 time: 2019-03-15 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf60669655b6e489d5ffb9f9ff4e66ea9adf69763c1ab44b7695397ae0b3e9f0dBlock Operator
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