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 2333055 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2334436 epoch_slot_no: 1636 block_no: 2332945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3918 time: 2019-03-18 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ca68614a1e30474f95118aa9a3a2eca5c9ab8427ae34a25180f082bab73fbabBlock Operator
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