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 2324221 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325603 epoch_slot_no: 14403 block_no: 2324112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2416 time: 2019-03-16 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fbcceb6271314e938c5747dfa7ae4b5340fd84be4fc8db08ca011955d8ca27eBlock Operator
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