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 2320253 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2321635 epoch_slot_no: 10435 block_no: 2320144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2763 time: 2019-03-15 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6f823728412b9bdcf2d9a4d8f89d75df13a5fa7e559bf325029c8e6e07d2f95Block Operator
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