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 2323853 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2325235 epoch_slot_no: 14035 block_no: 2323744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4990 time: 2019-03-16 03:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e7c07fc2e84a218fc261f868d27c83b249519b08bda8d7484a3d39f5aba115aBlock Operator
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