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 2330318 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2331700 epoch_slot_no: 20500 block_no: 2330209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-17 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde06b7d9d68957f611807886ea6e4cce69c6cbe9abdf52214f502d91367941d3Block Operator
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