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 2322434 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2323816 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 2322325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3561 time: 2019-03-15 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82c858fded38e24f01f9319dae6531f8a94fd46a1197979d6e2c6848e8ef687eBlock Operator
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