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 2331651 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333032 epoch_slot_no: 232 block_no: 2331541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-17 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ef3fabe5da738f93246504d7e215ad8a81d18ad44ba3942bffee09d9f1505daBlock Operator
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