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 2339640 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341027 epoch_slot_no: 8227 block_no: 2339530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2019-03-19 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec21638337a14dc81c4a6308c7595cf4a9be23aaf6a0fa039ad504da9bbff361Block Operator
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