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 2330046 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2331428 epoch_slot_no: 20228 block_no: 2329937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3095 time: 2019-03-17 14:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb57ae55cf8079064918736696a81172107b1c4fc314c5ccabc1664873d27f78dBlock Operator
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