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 2341945 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343333 epoch_slot_no: 10533 block_no: 2341835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2015 time: 2019-03-20 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5129fcc21d3a1bbaad2f10bd5e5dcf2090ca59e4f11b0b91753966114fc24dc0Block Operator
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