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 2328046 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2329428 epoch_slot_no: 18228 block_no: 2327937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1736 time: 2019-03-17 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4ef0165f6670314423cc5d394ef4a45b0df4d145c448bb2334b7450d7bec5fcBlock Operator
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