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 2340278 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2341666 epoch_slot_no: 8866 block_no: 2340168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5084 time: 2019-03-19 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa26da8742b96f47811632d93105c1173efeddf5bef51ffa94fcae43c7cac090fBlock Operator
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