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 2340629 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342017 epoch_slot_no: 9217 block_no: 2340519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2229 time: 2019-03-20 00:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf04e84ce489a07b7b545553b7a732e8bf7630c51a43112bf0545755382aa6819Block Operator
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