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 2321871 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323253 epoch_slot_no: 12053 block_no: 2321762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-03-15 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b9dd582f45059d0ef05567a598f9b365eb50d08a6900950af4cf982a4b1c6acBlock Operator
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