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 2325455 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2326837 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 2325346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4533 time: 2019-03-16 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16a65d2e706cbc65af2d65fc6eb338c8c0ca28d5de0900f8a52ab955bf165eeeBlock Operator
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