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 2336898 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2338279 epoch_slot_no: 5479 block_no: 2336788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1894 time: 2019-03-19 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd959cab3f5f7165bce4f1b74a8ef4802902646d9a630b82101c74fc4cbbe0d5fBlock Operator
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