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 2320146 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321528 epoch_slot_no: 10328 block_no: 2320037 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3669 time: 2019-03-15 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbc8a65408fa0ec35939e8ba080d9b31f3f095fde94684c20d4250edd13f6a57Block Operator
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