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 2336730 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338111 epoch_slot_no: 5311 block_no: 2336620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1882 time: 2019-03-19 03:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x844a02bad4ca3a3ce4c952c96f5c9941522898e742deebc0eef2c0e780599c8fBlock Operator
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