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 2326337 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327719 epoch_slot_no: 16519 block_no: 2326228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-16 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3559c719ad21c476a054f6b6239c08e5b97b08aaba5e8c50f1ea68b4fbed48bBlock Operator
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