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 2320666 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2322048 epoch_slot_no: 10848 block_no: 2320557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4457 time: 2019-03-15 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38abe4d223295fb736bc0f767e481187b1116d58d05313cc73db1994a86ca0c4Block Operator
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