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 2328584 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2329966 epoch_slot_no: 18766 block_no: 2328475 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-17 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf793f9dffd239fc91906f7df4034026f23e69f163f05909047513269d4d1e7ddBlock Operator
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