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 2337699 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2339086 epoch_slot_no: 6286 block_no: 2337589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-19 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc710eb96474626124e29b91c19ddbd3e78271e5346ea16603692f9c1bafb6eb2Block Operator
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