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 2337500 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338881 epoch_slot_no: 6081 block_no: 2337390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-19 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fdb5bd25c125d19e7f0177d189303f434770a0deda022112d58e9f6463833aeBlock Operator
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