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 2339396 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2340783 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 2339286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3315 time: 2019-03-19 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e3d7d43b20d885be289b28f6376ae33eae90d180d6f7687424d2e24c5e030bBlock Operator
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