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 2327114 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2328496 epoch_slot_no: 17296 block_no: 2327005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5542 time: 2019-03-16 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe53e84d67dfd96eb380e8e0a1a29b962609e13b5b7d56c69ebe52c1294372b0cBlock Operator
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