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 2331118 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2332500 epoch_slot_no: 21300 block_no: 2331009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-03-17 20:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20f0e318433b1c287fede401e7285cb6e09ccd11fdd98242b85a1f570a3395c8Block Operator
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