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 2342600 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343988 epoch_slot_no: 11188 block_no: 2342490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2019-03-20 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44649a3688ac10cfc4a116c741718a779773fc69d55a5aa3580b51c2af59daa6Block Operator
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