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 2332279 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2333660 epoch_slot_no: 860 block_no: 2332169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5034 time: 2019-03-18 02:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8024c6b13cc2a3edc3bdbe11102327f14ac64b8aa792e5e82034908e7c9cdfaeBlock Operator
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