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 2341301 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2342689 epoch_slot_no: 9889 block_no: 2341191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1535 time: 2019-03-20 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54357179bb366fe2034cfe2a747a29beca7f4b8d0608c0471b8ec24671e52d83Block Operator
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