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 2321793 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2323175 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 2321684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3475 time: 2019-03-15 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4aab4cdd656b4f60eee654e2d3654523d7e59822ca29aa1666367376b6996d4Block Operator
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