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 2342157 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343545 epoch_slot_no: 10745 block_no: 2342047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-20 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce3bc19265de23a2a5b036b65b32edb3b47fc8ad3c74708561420232d9039a88Block Operator
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