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 2342509 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343897 epoch_slot_no: 11097 block_no: 2342399 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2019-03-20 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c4b118a9198e4a468a32a8e5561f224e23f6d402ff300bbd000f2b646a2ec93Block Operator
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