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 2342109 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343497 epoch_slot_no: 10697 block_no: 2341999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-03-20 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x386f3ceb12ab77b43bbba2e3b784c44d457c015da2c3773afac67cc9cabb0dc1Block Operator
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