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 2331517 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332898 epoch_slot_no: 98 block_no: 2331407 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2019-03-17 22:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dab10870c09346620275e2772a3dfba6cd2962ad407b808c94128b749533b73Block Operator
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