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 2334829 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2336210 epoch_slot_no: 3410 block_no: 2334719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-18 16:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeffd2e7bac2fecab039b4de15ea629cfdef1d8b506192e903b4bdb11b438f68cBlock Operator
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