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 2326413 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327795 epoch_slot_no: 16595 block_no: 2326304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2695 time: 2019-03-16 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38b7367e69ca41f70906485ccfc051822eae3e40120712b8c60bd3d08c77911aBlock Operator
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