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 2324510 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325892 epoch_slot_no: 14692 block_no: 2324401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3781 time: 2019-03-16 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bfb9d48aaac2c5c96424bd8b20b419e5407a397436d4715724e6da24588dceeBlock Operator
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