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 2324955 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2326337 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2324846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2255 time: 2019-03-16 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11097a3d742335610daa3b5608b96d5f368d7b1b66c17cabbc2f899b8e79fe8aBlock Operator
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