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 2340103 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341490 epoch_slot_no: 8690 block_no: 2339993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 956 time: 2019-03-19 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec57a6cacc4d782730f076f2ce8c691c6573f62d2b1bbda238505037b803974Block Operator
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