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 2326965 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328347 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 2326856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2019-03-16 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc1422d2c33ee887ecf5628518635e5c4c6af14830b321d7226c766ee350b9dBlock Operator
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