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 2339533 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2340920 epoch_slot_no: 8120 block_no: 2339423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2019-03-19 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50222fb1b36042c1c63ea6ab0eb01f853587b87ae7560febd18af2cce69a64f8Block Operator
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