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 2336609 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2337990 epoch_slot_no: 5190 block_no: 2336499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2019-03-19 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x902b8bc37b066cd536c66bdc70e78271cf8597b5cc193fc6ec2dac03420dd149Block Operator
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