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 2339762 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2341149 epoch_slot_no: 8349 block_no: 2339652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2030 time: 2019-03-19 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x385727670c9a39be4e6002a80dd2411088aa374b6b64fde6c591a89b5abb4d64Block Operator
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