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 2337615 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338996 epoch_slot_no: 6196 block_no: 2337505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4325 time: 2019-03-19 08:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fe1d3b5006b6f19dae1dd1ef0040a5a4865182a8fce597a9b221b6ad5fceaf3Block Operator
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