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 2337212 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338593 epoch_slot_no: 5793 block_no: 2337102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-03-19 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5942745c8fcf85e1f0d5b006bc7cbee62557d3c4bd43e78791d6ee525f667cadBlock Operator
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