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 2341358 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2342746 epoch_slot_no: 9946 block_no: 2341248 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2832 time: 2019-03-20 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e0756f119597951dfe709ee8213405aebd1842da6346c6fb287badd9592a663Block Operator
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