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 2342128 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343516 epoch_slot_no: 10716 block_no: 2342018 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2405 time: 2019-03-20 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa8a3f4853a2193a9898c49e18c7b572c18837f1c9b64fd609288930e6d53607Block Operator
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