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 2320407 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2321789 epoch_slot_no: 10589 block_no: 2320298 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2019-03-15 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9802f924f337f7e0a5c164b0c5a4c03dea7c3f8f2667c7b820759319ce481645Block Operator
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