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 2324360 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325742 epoch_slot_no: 14542 block_no: 2324251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-16 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89dca302e778aebcb6ba6fcd84717f5c9d3178e3ca94802de99876a639f07bf9Block Operator
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