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 2336118 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337499 epoch_slot_no: 4699 block_no: 2336008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2019-03-18 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e76fb7b1da94568e56fd522e509ae58224a10cb7ece4b4a52f4608123b5314eBlock Operator
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