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 2324134 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2325516 epoch_slot_no: 14316 block_no: 2324025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2019-03-16 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52095b7ac0d022896bac9aed046a3ec43142987958208a9fb7ee996d4ef5b6daBlock Operator
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