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 2330599 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2331981 epoch_slot_no: 20781 block_no: 2330490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2019-03-17 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eff3fc4c804040f944f2f1153f05f0e18c6327a73f53cc18f8bc2c1bde443dfBlock Operator
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