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 2340828 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2342216 epoch_slot_no: 9416 block_no: 2340718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2052 time: 2019-03-20 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0854d7650d03cd7b35bef84269dab9b9c390b1f86dc4383f9921efd40c6ad280Block Operator
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