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 2336746 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2338127 epoch_slot_no: 5327 block_no: 2336636 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4695 time: 2019-03-19 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d4cb10c399ca0d01ed8df0bf8368f02406f79ca35d0188beb1dea69ae2faedbBlock Operator
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