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 2332182 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333563 epoch_slot_no: 763 block_no: 2332072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-18 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2703013735303d7085d9bac22e2df3c0e0a68a631c5d57593d5ec16e5d8f65Block Operator
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