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 2323342 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2324724 epoch_slot_no: 13524 block_no: 2323233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2019-03-16 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x807d85f6a63e25ac5c9c95ffd52b33d4106710651ef6820d10081da422be4d35Block Operator
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