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 2333431 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2334812 epoch_slot_no: 2012 block_no: 2333321 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2019-03-18 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd1caa4151fc0e95fe14a1e4c73f9c39295edc0d95f1eab7e09cab0010afcb5Block Operator
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