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 2323514 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2324896 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 2323405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3526 time: 2019-03-16 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3471083c204326c8fdae40b295a97ebaa1e6b08d6f548c389dd1996307d5ad4Block Operator
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