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 2340370 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341758 epoch_slot_no: 8958 block_no: 2340260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-19 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbb3eb0b7dd6491aa963e6c24b01693bad91db8c43d69ed5a13b057e19ae708cBlock Operator
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