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 2341918 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343306 epoch_slot_no: 10506 block_no: 2341808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1202 time: 2019-03-20 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f01f03d8967205ce8b757e80fb034bcc3b68306b0d616e4a5cd700513d6d343Block Operator
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