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 2324119 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2325501 epoch_slot_no: 14301 block_no: 2324010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2019-03-16 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fa7304802354ff2662073653cf47ef8af26a20a1aa95f200f784d1b5b2cfc1aBlock Operator
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