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 2327281 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328663 epoch_slot_no: 17463 block_no: 2327172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3260 time: 2019-03-16 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9a2fd89cdcf0538088ee8c6094d0e27be49a840431778f9d6c06cae0eadd17fBlock Operator
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