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 2342273 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343661 epoch_slot_no: 10861 block_no: 2342163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2288 time: 2019-03-20 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f2208751ab0eeae9b7ae7bb82d3e96e0c79d011cd2aa622b1285a5572802effBlock Operator
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