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 2338910 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2340297 epoch_slot_no: 7497 block_no: 2338800 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-19 15:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x700bbdb26f7fc4f55f58b6ebd0a704854d44f94176b11fb3d5b30eb614f65e0fBlock Operator
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