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 2338145 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2339532 epoch_slot_no: 6732 block_no: 2338035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-19 11:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cd65096a529e4a633f3f249614345d461a1fd30bb36446b622ccc9642ca9c88Block Operator
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