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 2342517 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343905 epoch_slot_no: 11105 block_no: 2342407 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-20 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e5530127ee941af69aa63cb56b63e4272a593230a0750b8fd442f39ff5f42fBlock Operator
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