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 2342048 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2343436 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 2341938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9158 time: 2019-03-20 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15854ddd4153a21a9efbf912806b585040959d8d7cf661ae043ed704ff79f3e0Block Operator
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