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 2322629 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2324011 epoch_slot_no: 12811 block_no: 2322520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1305 time: 2019-03-15 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc897b5cdead653292ee1b7e4fcaebcb29d5f22bacfd88e2a8604ac3117e53dc5Block Operator
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