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 2337111 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2338492 epoch_slot_no: 5692 block_no: 2337001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3381 time: 2019-03-19 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0ec3e12ce64155fdcf7b13cf73159a11a495745218340cc3cd9b29bc2cfefd0Block Operator
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