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 2340249 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2341636 epoch_slot_no: 8836 block_no: 2340139 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6066 time: 2019-03-19 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18a54ea19cc50e8e75a760273d1459878ca722637391f3db006865c6af1b3837Block Operator
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