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 2341300 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342688 epoch_slot_no: 9888 block_no: 2341190 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2323 time: 2019-03-20 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe80529177cf4a65bf6e8e1341b6a85d73a6a6ae8a4335a4897cfc3534b21ca5Block Operator
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