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 2330894 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2332276 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 2330785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2657 time: 2019-03-17 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45823be5ce6bf7a6ec9c0b275dbdc96ffda2ee29643f6ec56f8206d2aa5f0e2fBlock Operator
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