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 2336233 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2337614 epoch_slot_no: 4814 block_no: 2336123 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-19 00:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dd6bf4dc0c67a515128e5dfbe6077cebc8cf5348a49536cb3f005a003894a32Block Operator
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