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 2321229 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322611 epoch_slot_no: 11411 block_no: 2321120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-15 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97a19a53490e6077ca3044186d5432358a4c73b2d0f79951fd5a99263c8cb1b1Block Operator
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