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 2342097 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343485 epoch_slot_no: 10685 block_no: 2341987 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4747 time: 2019-03-20 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x904d65240448d7c06aa1340e52c4bace85ae684bef1aca8570205132aee8406bBlock Operator
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