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 2327986 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2329368 epoch_slot_no: 18168 block_no: 2327877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1182 time: 2019-03-17 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5685b9e53a159b25b8e017bed48db85abdbad96308e57b7f34a03f0ef157ae0Block Operator
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