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 2341329 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2342717 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2341219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6730 time: 2019-03-20 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46edab3c00280643bad2ee499b07af2228a329f6d03da55e9c7ef80783008720Block Operator
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