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 2335576 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2336957 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2335466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1866 time: 2019-03-18 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96eedd097ff3657635eb89a29761a2cd26c9a83dac2f9c87eba3ac110c5d23edBlock Operator
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