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 2331489 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332870 epoch_slot_no: 70 block_no: 2331379 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2019-03-17 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eada21a61b8609a2ddc9d2b535a7ee4b6d4e4e95a821ebc283757a70291c4b5Block Operator
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