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 2338875 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2340262 epoch_slot_no: 7462 block_no: 2338765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2312 time: 2019-03-19 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4594401dc96862f9a4bc1979aed1f5bc943538100559a56cb6d4f1ba51bbc28fBlock Operator
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