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 2321839 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323221 epoch_slot_no: 12021 block_no: 2321730 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-15 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x211bbd49dea8ace3366341173f1e585e2fade2b838f9ef8aaf362e82598e35e1Block Operator
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