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 2331162 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332544 epoch_slot_no: 21344 block_no: 2331053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2751 time: 2019-03-17 20:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06528aac795a3278bbf001b44386561d22aa40e62cfa471875240cd41e918da7Block Operator
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