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 2331976 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2331866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2295 time: 2019-03-18 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x374c0b678be186746bb41175b68fae87218f9201251c299f91aa92c1b8b8ee4eBlock Operator
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