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 2342387 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343775 epoch_slot_no: 10975 block_no: 2342277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-20 10:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x385da021ac9d04f3f0ce75c3a54e2510805653fcb291218343e79b266d268806Block Operator
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