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 2342539 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2343927 epoch_slot_no: 11127 block_no: 2342429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2019-03-20 11:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcca319357a43b98ff4e994285d2f5aea7ef382567420c39b14bf36f02108e338Block Operator
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