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 2335936 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2337317 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2335826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2437 time: 2019-03-18 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80503c2a680cec0fdec9b61aa3396f4e38a8745325a515157acebcbcee2929fdBlock Operator
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