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 2342456 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343844 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 2342346 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-20 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbed50938b7aae1a0dbcfb2a69ad54031d8e83749992a3460321f9b658e368e85Block Operator
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