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 2321579 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2322961 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 2321470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3704 time: 2019-03-15 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5498b0a881565f9db356e16d836e9098276268134adf2f37eb436ac7d7022bbBlock Operator
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