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 2324325 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2325707 epoch_slot_no: 14507 block_no: 2324216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-16 06:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c0de4da76413ff873270d8d604884fb4bdc945676cbcef7f07935e79a0791dBlock Operator
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