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 2340608 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2341996 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 2340498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8252 time: 2019-03-20 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4ef13775b634be78c0dd071cd1b3573f516918d5e7599172a83ec51725cc2deBlock Operator
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