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 2320232 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321614 epoch_slot_no: 10414 block_no: 2320123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-15 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79460e414a4dd16e19a8c4f75ab0952a468066cbb121f29ed1fa0ebd3c655ed1Block Operator
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