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 2322985 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2324367 epoch_slot_no: 13167 block_no: 2322876 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1102 time: 2019-03-15 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98b328a54ab01aa48345eeb0eb3c31bfa3f72084d0cf5e93dc0b2128b2da0e2fBlock Operator
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