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 2339661 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341048 epoch_slot_no: 8248 block_no: 2339551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-19 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0b52dfba833e46e5ff3dc2620c5085f83ee3c30e2c5f913e14b17e1744a6f7bBlock Operator
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