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 2339960 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341347 epoch_slot_no: 8547 block_no: 2339850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1874 time: 2019-03-19 21:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be854e1f5dc0afac1834ea3d2a33ad2333a1c9bb4be96c61cb5be7f54c83662Block Operator
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