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 2338285 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2339672 epoch_slot_no: 6872 block_no: 2338175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-19 11:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199b3fea1d95324e2e81a6f8a978da55d130aa5ed620f9203c34a5bce46306b5Block Operator
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