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 2341227 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2342615 epoch_slot_no: 9815 block_no: 2341117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1749 time: 2019-03-20 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabc6837353f3742e16fb00537205ab84c8ccf31339f2c4635f57261c2e272c13Block Operator
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