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 2341931 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343319 epoch_slot_no: 10519 block_no: 2341821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-20 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44222dfbc78880650ec317310c03bfd2943094b2f6a3b5a995d183ea5e795f99Block Operator
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