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 2335593 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2336974 epoch_slot_no: 4174 block_no: 2335483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-18 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb4c37d26de1282093bbb374be3c8997f72f5a08edbd9e0cc689576833121f77Block Operator
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