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 2324090 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325472 epoch_slot_no: 14272 block_no: 2323981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-16 05:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19f9e5ff2f5ad7617363ab32931ba166e5b09f39339a2fd67a7983ac1a5f3481Block Operator
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