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 2334732 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2336113 epoch_slot_no: 3313 block_no: 2334622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-03-18 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98b44b99d2caefaec23a2e4ce983ccb0b5b4cce38dc1a0ca934c9149112d3cdaBlock Operator
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