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 2338050 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2339437 epoch_slot_no: 6637 block_no: 2337940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-19 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x002cf665d3b023571c56bc3d2e38210998b9a62586c262287db5997b4fa07ef0Block Operator
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