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 2324954 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2326336 epoch_slot_no: 15136 block_no: 2324845 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8740 time: 2019-03-16 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc11e900f5d4e5cab514162ce17e13cb33096ce210783670c4bf0cbde1f59c01cBlock Operator
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