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 2341686 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343074 epoch_slot_no: 10274 block_no: 2341576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2878 time: 2019-03-20 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78d05f3b2e3ee9305d2008c72d2fee8ebcfac8a4e63b5ae659b728ae872bd746Block Operator
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