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 2326291 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327673 epoch_slot_no: 16473 block_no: 2326182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-16 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x681ba44613ca65423c58300478290ffb7c4f7513a283b6820180526995f1fd6aBlock Operator
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