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 2321615 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322997 epoch_slot_no: 11797 block_no: 2321506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-15 15:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf09f0bf852cd210404944d70a1af9f3a9d327013edf1b27f977aa74a0473a0d3Block Operator
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