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 2331575 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2332956 epoch_slot_no: 156 block_no: 2331465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2281 time: 2019-03-17 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb964404ba38f2a4bf87c02cf421731b2cd69361f1bc22062f65fc1e7b97b1d73Block Operator
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