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 2340742 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342130 epoch_slot_no: 9330 block_no: 2340632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2211 time: 2019-03-20 01:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66cb307b73bb790f879942bd4bc72e8fabb0d07a37dd3cb0c6cb5d077061338Block Operator
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