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 2341331 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342719 epoch_slot_no: 9919 block_no: 2341221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2028 time: 2019-03-20 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f8c2d08922fd525aed0f044f0d0e587d012577db5f0e4208acd9d8f9f26a801Block Operator
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