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 2341688 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2343076 epoch_slot_no: 10276 block_no: 2341578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6094 time: 2019-03-20 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cbdda7a5c989c5e8d210bd8f9ff335f919390485975acae0eddbd1f2dec67deBlock Operator
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