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 2341580 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342968 epoch_slot_no: 10168 block_no: 2341470 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2961 time: 2019-03-20 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77ea9118797a04761650624a95a7394a9d5cfe27cc4e7e2b220a1a345279e1a9Block Operator
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