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 2340587 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2341975 epoch_slot_no: 9175 block_no: 2340477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2019-03-20 00:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52c93cb3df61c842de18f124c87fa8a88b54a9f913282616de70cbee5d7e444dBlock Operator
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