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 2337947 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2339334 epoch_slot_no: 6534 block_no: 2337837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4857 time: 2019-03-19 10:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x326c5a4d2c57ffc7217604a758cdd1b434c41eb716964a73d67e1d6a4018d70dBlock Operator
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