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 2322174 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323556 epoch_slot_no: 12356 block_no: 2322065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2717 time: 2019-03-15 18:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc52bf4aff0ce5ee0270ceee325c64b21c832f387d29e8fec91dc3c9975ad601Block Operator
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