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 2320101 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321483 epoch_slot_no: 10283 block_no: 2319992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4134 time: 2019-03-15 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94ca579560ae5e99e9acdf7d869460b065056870871c08e14c33dc4b82de6d8bBlock Operator
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