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 2333682 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2335063 epoch_slot_no: 2263 block_no: 2333572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2019-03-18 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc87949edcc4e77cf582be7f170e12ce3f6c75c36207f8f92b08520d1224c5c1Block Operator
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