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 2341388 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342776 epoch_slot_no: 9976 block_no: 2341278 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-03-20 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ba11dda3d0e3671447f671f8dcf362af055a4016e135b3d319eb2dc3d229609Block Operator
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