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 2334610 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2335991 epoch_slot_no: 3191 block_no: 2334500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3168 time: 2019-03-18 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf464fc4c52e304d705fed35171096785a8fcd42d598695c14ab7f220f20d7de6Block Operator
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