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 2334275 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2335656 epoch_slot_no: 2856 block_no: 2334165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2019-03-18 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf099ca3fe7fcc59888abd296e15da8cee293c288f42651d1ead3df6a5a6231aBlock Operator
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