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 2342361 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343749 epoch_slot_no: 10949 block_no: 2342251 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-20 10:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8818c79eba2b0692e205ba9b6d6f9504d397550b8aadd5d5b3839fe4611bef88Block Operator
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