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 2328597 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2329979 epoch_slot_no: 18779 block_no: 2328488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2779 time: 2019-03-17 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ee1233507f50cc3af2ea28004c3a1a481dc8df6a349c4d3b52143cb6f9375bBlock Operator
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