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 2338693 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340080 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 2338583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2231 time: 2019-03-19 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea1c8e0cb836c2f96a08e4c2a6a6cd40246f6eaf80eb0dc70f7e0f7ec87b024Block Operator
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