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 2335402 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2336783 epoch_slot_no: 3983 block_no: 2335292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2371 time: 2019-03-18 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d1873e61fb57646f0f508231de4370b73da1f810bab2031ac053440fb3b8f6aBlock Operator
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