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 2334316 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2335697 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2334206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7003 time: 2019-03-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7ea0d1b92727d4447dff29e7a9fa2499cc197e7b4aea9e84e4801ff59b2e3e9Block Operator
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