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 2342408 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2343796 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 2342298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7722 time: 2019-03-20 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7cd6c4ac52b047b28ce5293217d7d140f31aefc3d47dacc2c0c3f18f86d32cBlock Operator
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