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 2331944 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333325 epoch_slot_no: 525 block_no: 2331834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2019-03-18 00:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4881de073b5e6f83edbc83bee7dcabf659356aadf7c8cf945a5da134a1e43c21Block Operator
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