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 2334856 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2336237 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2334746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1938 time: 2019-03-18 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b4901c6d0f48cd933c804503bef4e607836a79cd5d444b1407b4cd5b492ac58Block Operator
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