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 2341747 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343135 epoch_slot_no: 10335 block_no: 2341637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2019-03-20 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf66cf78b40418f8fed8bd4f11334d488695cd5650ca9035be4285b15e8f4468Block Operator
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