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 2338450 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2339837 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2338340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3632 time: 2019-03-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4da4de54450d7ef49e101da1f95f70ff314e4dce36a464af45b742e4e69fafd3Block Operator
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