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 2324642 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2326024 epoch_slot_no: 14824 block_no: 2324533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-16 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd708373695ca4e560c3aaa71a0677746b545fab9b0f6a6bca708047e5872f1b8Block Operator
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