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 2325653 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2327035 epoch_slot_no: 15835 block_no: 2325544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9619 time: 2019-03-16 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11159943aa7d4f871337dc8547e7205ea22eb90ac2750095d3f33d7d40bbd3d4Block Operator
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