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 2324693 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2326075 epoch_slot_no: 14875 block_no: 2324584 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3418 time: 2019-03-16 08:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4ced6d15867236a41d4023825a97d5325753c548817150ae6215a62ccadf96dBlock Operator
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