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 2338269 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2339656 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 2338159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-03-19 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x665caaf317405fb74591f3be51178be3c97d409d54753b3e5e1c22b6923a6c98Block Operator
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