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 2323365 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2324747 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 2323256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-16 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf583e441edf2d16f769d2db15fef3ea1f1e7195f23803be1a8b8d34e2c742aeeBlock Operator
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