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 2324709 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2326091 epoch_slot_no: 14891 block_no: 2324600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4493 time: 2019-03-16 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2d2ada40606f4a29190cea4ed32bdff958d65e7178f2351230cb684c33f5d7Block Operator
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