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 2339169 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2340556 epoch_slot_no: 7756 block_no: 2339059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10034 time: 2019-03-19 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d8268d4b1d583048061376039d125c5767992fc7a2c66695e80fe944a00c8bBlock Operator
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