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 2338906 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340293 epoch_slot_no: 7493 block_no: 2338796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4037 time: 2019-03-19 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a72286634d76692e9c68f5bb413589b5fd98d5704b16151d49d96026af89ef6Block Operator
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