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 2339167 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2340554 epoch_slot_no: 7754 block_no: 2339057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9829 time: 2019-03-19 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b113b667951208c22d65294e237920a3245a8aae8a837336123ddb5171877aBlock Operator
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