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 2331240 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332622 epoch_slot_no: 21422 block_no: 2331131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-17 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x376b5bd7d1180874b6f08431b33ba61f349d88c3d7cb9136480a988859cdd022Block Operator
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