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 2340111 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341498 epoch_slot_no: 8698 block_no: 2340001 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-19 22:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fa547303b3ab4b4f059d81ac1e6d1d24dab119376d5880ea88f6126ece8d4a2Block Operator
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