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 2335658 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337039 epoch_slot_no: 4239 block_no: 2335548 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-03-18 21:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c2588259b4a271d7d22eb527978d6a9ca83af00e801e35041c4f55e42eb1aa8Block Operator
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