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 2342094 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343482 epoch_slot_no: 10682 block_no: 2341984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2019-03-20 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc025ec94842766858625a0bd5758353f199a735265ae5781a29936e8dc459b2Block Operator
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