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 2342588 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2343976 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 2342478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7721 time: 2019-03-20 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b06ef5b73a57e673200ae9fce93b216809514572305b3d4a369bc4db20ee6b2Block Operator
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