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 2342492 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343880 epoch_slot_no: 11080 block_no: 2342382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1380 time: 2019-03-20 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43ef9fed713fd459e9f2b745d2f82f73b8f60724d6b16b1669723c15a9466d70Block Operator
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