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 2337456 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338837 epoch_slot_no: 6037 block_no: 2337346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3710 time: 2019-03-19 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x399bf76795e9c00a3bd28123d7acb237cce400f7e3cd89676b0c431b2edc335cBlock Operator
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