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 2341508 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2342896 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 2341398 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3871 time: 2019-03-20 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3d402c5aa1496d8b7f101072bb0935c425c68596be8f5acc1998c9e3dd03cbeBlock Operator
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