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 2336505 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2337886 epoch_slot_no: 5086 block_no: 2336395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2437 time: 2019-03-19 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x628badea5e4c68f7a270952f4a492d1ce9a0b0e311a2367908080daf19346c6cBlock Operator
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