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 2332157 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333538 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 2332047 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2019-03-18 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebc4dfb7f4fcc9c7b1775edb1bc10610b7c93a4b770839c8b9fe31dd2a86b3ddBlock Operator
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