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 2342158 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343546 epoch_slot_no: 10746 block_no: 2342048 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-20 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e092c1d31f9b361683f12a363742e9d1312d71be201a39acb4e53f58197b0c3Block Operator
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