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 2341626 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343014 epoch_slot_no: 10214 block_no: 2341516 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1556 time: 2019-03-20 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bb4eda0767a463b28c00909721a1c78a0de34d9be77180b74c931307612215bBlock Operator
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