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 2333209 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2334590 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 2333099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3090 time: 2019-03-18 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54769f857a2eb4e2a727a1e8181ab467086660a7e03b689b7156d7c14b6723bbBlock Operator
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