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 2340700 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342088 epoch_slot_no: 9288 block_no: 2340590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-20 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdebf0249d516da4e0916d0a3d38a87aab59687d3c4df62523565ff2e5c900cf2Block Operator
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