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 2342493 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343881 epoch_slot_no: 11081 block_no: 2342383 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2626 time: 2019-03-20 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5ea863bb52b3f3ae8fc11f2b3292c68b26ff43b5564d06ffb1a68c6a19e7331Block Operator
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