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 2339131 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340518 epoch_slot_no: 7718 block_no: 2339021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2623 time: 2019-03-19 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c298f46ce7050d78544efa10ee73ce1bb826e84dadbcf00d674e9a8534f16baBlock Operator
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