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 2340330 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341718 epoch_slot_no: 8918 block_no: 2340220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-19 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf14002ef26458d9fe1d0e4b2b7d6e470dc470b4f8354ef69141936793f426a9fBlock Operator
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