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 2322254 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2323636 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 2322145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7356 time: 2019-03-15 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21e70b4e9e0079c6a3d7211f0a6700d0b1e82a2b884b04e4d3da99b67ef3c3f8Block Operator
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