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 2334418 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2335799 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 2334308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-18 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x791b97006e12d07b9c670406f0bfe4f18593ea35dff93ac401dfcbb7f9b21d7fBlock Operator
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