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 2321609 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322991 epoch_slot_no: 11791 block_no: 2321500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2019-03-15 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45d5f0673e2ad7f784d6b32f2ab3dcb621b1aae7bc476a65fd32b7ff8cca5fc7Block Operator
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