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 2337016 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338397 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2336906 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-19 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa81a8b14b76c4f5a1e64e7c7bf800d0aba70a0a3d924ab731e0ee813b545aaafBlock Operator
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