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 2330973 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332355 epoch_slot_no: 21155 block_no: 2330864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-17 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c85fb9d0438e2697900cece3aff9a8042d8793dd0d31f7e7989a6c390135cc9Block Operator
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