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 2324260 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325642 epoch_slot_no: 14442 block_no: 2324151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-16 05:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x745db07821dd722a4b98e518f4e43d170a8f9689ca80042624daca4439f2425aBlock Operator
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