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 2333768 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2335149 epoch_slot_no: 2349 block_no: 2333658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2320 time: 2019-03-18 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e3cb12905c8fa394d4f01178f8ca76b2eff9d939bbf52b769dd6d38221f1c3fBlock Operator
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