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 2327632 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2329014 epoch_slot_no: 17814 block_no: 2327523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-03-17 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x736cd8041a4243f39ca087e8e4c48d619b252e1698cb03dbabb803c126ff7d88Block Operator
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