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 2326397 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327779 epoch_slot_no: 16579 block_no: 2326288 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2019-03-16 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2831023c6aedb676814ae10b72fb5364a7a6b185e77dbaad5ac7a836a919bdaBlock Operator
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