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 2337311 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2338692 epoch_slot_no: 5892 block_no: 2337201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-19 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74920fe0fa65cb6f03cc72a2c479f79b0933d215760cdaf03ea3ddc1b260f87aBlock Operator
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