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 2342174 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343562 epoch_slot_no: 10762 block_no: 2342064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2019-03-20 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e4bd0aedfeec0ba2d7fdb8c56a182337b9d8913dc41d266a3acb312fadfc44cBlock Operator
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