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 2342189 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343577 epoch_slot_no: 10777 block_no: 2342079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-20 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd9c70c60a3aa144413d4fe7e0a793fb3a2970880ac4dd8d025e1e8123a9e677Block Operator
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