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 2326799 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328181 epoch_slot_no: 16981 block_no: 2326690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-16 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cf75d88ef7631736588f780715a4392a92b3c18352a9a4157e38cd62985c1c4Block Operator
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