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 2339837 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341224 epoch_slot_no: 8424 block_no: 2339727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-19 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95579ed71f3421b6cc0545135004c842f810a8fd73220d004ac6588f91aeafc5Block Operator
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