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 2338389 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2339776 epoch_slot_no: 6976 block_no: 2338279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2019-03-19 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88033dc18aee40a35e4dc8b76a22833a736c9ba46a4c6f5a295bf25384316eb4Block Operator
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