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 2325500 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2326882 epoch_slot_no: 15682 block_no: 2325391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2913 time: 2019-03-16 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c5a7bea5cff65bb80227bbed2f8019bd78ccb2820d20124fa5aff621c3f9e1bBlock Operator
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