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 2342334 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343722 epoch_slot_no: 10922 block_no: 2342224 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1753 time: 2019-03-20 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fdc5bf4e990fe8fa5df2bbf762c1ba4325908e9af48c4eef88d1f82821fc3b1Block Operator
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