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 2324602 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2325984 epoch_slot_no: 14784 block_no: 2324493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4330 time: 2019-03-16 07:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cfa9399772aea35a2c24a306c3a693691657cc30c35cc70f9c76974d6268e24Block Operator
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