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 2321762 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2323144 epoch_slot_no: 11944 block_no: 2321653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4383 time: 2019-03-15 16:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x155f291b170af59df8b9142326d619a37d4e5c5ebc46727215ba58c7fdc7db0eBlock Operator
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