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 2334676 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2336057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2334566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2480 time: 2019-03-18 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3263ce8c0320bef3eb40a376dbf812346b344c57813a6593b1f3772fe4a7b47fBlock Operator
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