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 2342374 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343762 epoch_slot_no: 10962 block_no: 2342264 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1573 time: 2019-03-20 10:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0e3982148d657c19149a9a7d11ad969f39e47da3e3cb983bc131ce8d7795001Block Operator
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