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 2339473 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2340860 epoch_slot_no: 8060 block_no: 2339363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2609 time: 2019-03-19 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe05ad461bbfbadb0469a8db7f9191e848ecf790ca7055d727b725e0e8c697f43Block Operator
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