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 2341346 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2342734 epoch_slot_no: 9934 block_no: 2341236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1703 time: 2019-03-20 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f5310085e9ec475e517f52cfef31e439c60cb83388b850094be2be2866c4b3eBlock Operator
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