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 2320234 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321616 epoch_slot_no: 10416 block_no: 2320125 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-15 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ca627da087059b19123ab77ca2034c2fb70883254fdd263d81c367b01bdff20Block Operator
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