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 2340069 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2341456 epoch_slot_no: 8656 block_no: 2339959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4827 time: 2019-03-19 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c1e6092c6cfe011d7cf167fcb54f2c36260b5dfdc71ce5ede210b1ab3089b4dBlock Operator
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