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 2321823 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323205 epoch_slot_no: 12005 block_no: 2321714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-15 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7488aee83b4aa962da77518181329cfde028734c9a9123e596849152e12a7bdBlock Operator
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