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 2336836 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2338217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2336726 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6062 time: 2019-03-19 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x319c1f9e5fa2871648a22318ea25a467310f7ee92a5f8cd492204c0ec814480dBlock Operator
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