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 2322585 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2323967 epoch_slot_no: 12767 block_no: 2322476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3207 time: 2019-03-15 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dd9ea7509842b818c205c14f5028d372da73c03f08c521be4f6f31f92b6c9eaBlock Operator
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