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 2340421 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2341809 epoch_slot_no: 9009 block_no: 2340311 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2136 time: 2019-03-19 23:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19d0226faf0f89f2bd620fbd904fc13b14c45b8ff17f8a787df7da26b7ebc699Block Operator
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