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 2321912 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323294 epoch_slot_no: 12094 block_no: 2321803 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-15 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x657f08981fa1dc9dbd9f5b21c5d7ce5759d02a285894e93eab9ec0bdbc8ec4edBlock Operator
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