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 2338433 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2339820 epoch_slot_no: 7020 block_no: 2338323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2584 time: 2019-03-19 12:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdc6802ed95991093a7854ed14b2a6d09d57669a4c0894df039fb8e47592fe4dBlock Operator
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