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 2324913 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2326295 epoch_slot_no: 15095 block_no: 2324804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-16 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bd91a9c6fd50885afe9bd560b12e5d9b7739a65760b25ee2df06b70ba94f57eBlock Operator
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