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 2339710 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2341097 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2339600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2395 time: 2019-03-19 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x254bdb3cc68b0bc33c8e60f37ec038473632c7bca070bbd18445b4f9e6b7c467Block Operator
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