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 2339815 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341202 epoch_slot_no: 8402 block_no: 2339705 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-19 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x954a7f7c56576dbfdd0f7aa76bd0daf462318a61976461f5158ab0bebfdddecdBlock Operator
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