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 2330175 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2331557 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2330066 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3377 time: 2019-03-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x304c16cd887a366fc09f741a238896fd234af0d0f8051b425a4486996ec928cbBlock Operator
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