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 2340438 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2341826 epoch_slot_no: 9026 block_no: 2340328 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1536 time: 2019-03-19 23:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x277c3478e120f9c48310699e16da16eab7214aae78e62b86c668a9280c7af8f3Block Operator
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