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 2324804 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2326186 epoch_slot_no: 14986 block_no: 2324695 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2019-03-16 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x048cdec7e6eaae24241e5decb9f0ce8868a42b3a47a7435cad1fd91cab2f648aBlock Operator
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