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 2341271 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342659 epoch_slot_no: 9859 block_no: 2341161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-03-20 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cd4ce54c7867c8d157eff4ab6416d9321dffd9d7307faeae8f809ae75c208d5Block Operator
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