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 2320820 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322202 epoch_slot_no: 11002 block_no: 2320711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7185 time: 2019-03-15 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98e9fc469a9388263930460a48d3d883ec811e6abf20f3bea69c549a9e74197fBlock Operator
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