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 2336141 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337522 epoch_slot_no: 4722 block_no: 2336031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-18 23:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b11b382a16b3476ca1a194455741a01d42dcf65fef1d54f6cee6126f1a6b48aBlock Operator
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