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 2324434 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325816 epoch_slot_no: 14616 block_no: 2324325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-03-16 06:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4813616bdb7b6c5f13598e09d376db34840ba4ff4e0cab81e382e92e161681e2Block Operator
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