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 2341869 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2343257 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2341759 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4737 time: 2019-03-20 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a827379447b5883fcc9c2a60c9b49f4b9b703623a0fc66ee063f37e429c0c33Block Operator
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