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 2322453 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2323835 epoch_slot_no: 12635 block_no: 2322344 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2296 time: 2019-03-15 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa97b682b801e9de1be4be2b96fcf87358cbb01e35c66e7994b3ecfe73f9da1d4Block Operator
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