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 2324876 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2326258 epoch_slot_no: 15058 block_no: 2324767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2019-03-16 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0b3161f41bfb6e77e2b1de2f04607533f8cd512060262ad262f512a4ef654daBlock Operator
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