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 2327273 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328655 epoch_slot_no: 17455 block_no: 2327164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 940 time: 2019-03-16 22:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842517a47c96565c0fa39fbdb12d1148d437190aa60910654292d999eaeb67a1Block Operator
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