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 2335631 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337012 epoch_slot_no: 4212 block_no: 2335521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1731 time: 2019-03-18 21:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cb34fdd65b9bad0f02c8bf78bda39fcf45a467643c9f3889c2df5a091894831Block Operator
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