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 2320442 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321824 epoch_slot_no: 10624 block_no: 2320333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5456 time: 2019-03-15 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93f71804b0e8fe32d69061829cebd892f2b01c91948ba06ca8df66c8a1a5079aBlock Operator
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