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 2335996 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337377 epoch_slot_no: 4577 block_no: 2335886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2227 time: 2019-03-18 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99ba2ac892a3245ab7a886eb5bd3c5afb245c14493df64228b67f9fc316f391eBlock Operator
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