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 2327617 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328999 epoch_slot_no: 17799 block_no: 2327508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1375 time: 2019-03-17 00:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1eca2ddbeebe12c6bbe8870b806b4b5d556f1faca6567e26b8d27c969ec5676Block Operator
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