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 2338090 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2339477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2337980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5150 time: 2019-03-19 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5dc291c45f13700a63a3cf57a782f1dedeb2a7f737fadb98cf1896a28faa8ccBlock Operator
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