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 2336156 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337537 epoch_slot_no: 4737 block_no: 2336046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-03-19 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9141a20d3a6fee311396975a629c0814e5c25c67fca8cf863be7d30ff6ac836Block Operator
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