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 2339771 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341158 epoch_slot_no: 8358 block_no: 2339661 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1081 time: 2019-03-19 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82d81fbbc87649aa3d657fa34caf9c8210345bb44aa568c98b47321becc387a5Block Operator
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