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 2329040 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2330422 epoch_slot_no: 19222 block_no: 2328931 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2676 time: 2019-03-17 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dda9dc070703dfb5598a51906520ee99f365bbffb6659b3e22a53d467dfb97dBlock Operator
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