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 2336042 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337423 epoch_slot_no: 4623 block_no: 2335932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2707 time: 2019-03-18 23:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b80a5eb3d98f274ace2324350731893d2c238fc22a3c6f72251d3841654679fBlock Operator
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