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 2334277 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2335658 epoch_slot_no: 2858 block_no: 2334167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1561 time: 2019-03-18 13:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2006c6ac8f22ce04684f004566bb7cd40f071e2ba95ebb67c5f762c79ae7eb2bBlock Operator
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