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 2320348 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2321730 epoch_slot_no: 10530 block_no: 2320239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 879 time: 2019-03-15 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63ecf7774f00a3e9931e80b8d381f2ed866a48d2adc30d85ed634b1cf82fd0e8Block Operator
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