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 2342472 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343860 epoch_slot_no: 11060 block_no: 2342362 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-20 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccda9744a94d718e3a9dea30ca86eb958092d70a1c2b2c852ff256f2cfbfa54fBlock Operator
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