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 2322128 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323510 epoch_slot_no: 12310 block_no: 2322019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2019-03-15 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4af3b3e332a7ef32ccf878b4ee8e16774857c672f0359e76075f6dbef465369bBlock Operator
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