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 2339412 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2340799 epoch_slot_no: 7999 block_no: 2339302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4293 time: 2019-03-19 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cfb525f312ec2b000c53d3900ec51ed6350cd5ef219f404edc90b6a87ee046cBlock Operator
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