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 2337523 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338904 epoch_slot_no: 6104 block_no: 2337413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5696 time: 2019-03-19 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef75bb2079357ebfb5139e56648c2a58fa7192f9c912b6abcf7f8493201480eBlock Operator
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