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 2334781 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2336162 epoch_slot_no: 3362 block_no: 2334671 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4291 time: 2019-03-18 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc12d0ac8e4dd7c63133925665deb70716b47cb89a7d420c3a9515d7e21167e5Block Operator
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