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 2342120 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343508 epoch_slot_no: 10708 block_no: 2342010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6823 time: 2019-03-20 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2543cdbaceb828b874f407cd95853514e54e2d1594c3e9211a26f27419f6120Block Operator
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