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 2333148 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2334529 epoch_slot_no: 1729 block_no: 2333038 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1735 time: 2019-03-18 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b4359ab405ce6654653d09e79e168ad96a895c535dfd5efe969069d47d3e1b8Block Operator
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