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 2320484 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2321866 epoch_slot_no: 10666 block_no: 2320375 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3194 time: 2019-03-15 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5059af5b64af0ba3eb7d533ad7edf07f1b0be2b78b5918bdbdf20f9d8551f85aBlock Operator
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