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 2324145 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325527 epoch_slot_no: 14327 block_no: 2324036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6370 time: 2019-03-16 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x639025c1e314280759077ccb09a98f1f35c1391ff3d3475c85aa2319478b0d4eBlock Operator
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