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 2320529 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2321911 epoch_slot_no: 10711 block_no: 2320420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5440 time: 2019-03-15 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6235150b17f65c9b4d77444cdacfbe51373bc37b86b887b5f5c2fb64dcea77e3Block Operator
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