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 2326580 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327962 epoch_slot_no: 16762 block_no: 2326471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2551 time: 2019-03-16 18:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd44836b5a744a9b862c24060e1a772338f58dab1f75b8e1c7727e5d68d9b2985Block Operator
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