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 2321686 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323068 epoch_slot_no: 11868 block_no: 2321577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7506 time: 2019-03-15 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24cbdd73559b94e250e720da91aad876f3121de4681fc3edcdec71beca2c3e04Block Operator
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