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 2338042 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2339429 epoch_slot_no: 6629 block_no: 2337932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-19 10:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50d25cb6e3c787a67f1e6b164f310c572406e45acd4e1e9421d0de94a7cd22aeBlock Operator
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