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 2339257 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340644 epoch_slot_no: 7844 block_no: 2339147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-19 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3c773e89881463d759175038e22f21f52862575bd7ba936f859b8ae28d74b07Block Operator
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