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 2324445 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325827 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 2324336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-03-16 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc61238e7d9365eead481865d2960e0bb4323724a0d2ad11ffe37d64b9da4d9bBlock Operator
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