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 2333408 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2334789 epoch_slot_no: 1989 block_no: 2333298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3183 time: 2019-03-18 08:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66fee316c54ccd846e68634bd442de6e10683d0fea97ea7764b4ec58b1474cb1Block Operator
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