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 2339275 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340662 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 2339165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3262 time: 2019-03-19 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8de1836821b9399217cc56cd6d560f5feb215fb95f0a39f0bc0692a5000471fBlock Operator
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