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 2331914 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2333295 epoch_slot_no: 495 block_no: 2331804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3145 time: 2019-03-18 00:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92c2d346bd9aa8845fd0821381dce573902275b500d15823839c0d31acff9e3fBlock Operator
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