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 2328370 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2329752 epoch_slot_no: 18552 block_no: 2328261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1174 time: 2019-03-17 04:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9331a826bf348d3b45f89c5457bdcd5ea1b4de2d1c1cf5201fbc7201f16cddbBlock Operator
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