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 2335341 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2336722 epoch_slot_no: 3922 block_no: 2335231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1805 time: 2019-03-18 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e78fe1133c84f7b647bf0cb5f985f6f99afb694fd261f549c18f95c654334d9Block Operator
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