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 2342326 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343714 epoch_slot_no: 10914 block_no: 2342216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1600 time: 2019-03-20 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0dca91c842275a20bddc13963503b149c1ae29cbe8ff9f427c73f4d9896d18aBlock Operator
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