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 2320814 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2322196 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 2320705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8543 time: 2019-03-15 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc25a09036282bac57b6104dd331a32d4fbe40f78de046e9459acc37d73a5ebBlock Operator
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