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 2342653 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344041 epoch_slot_no: 11241 block_no: 2342543 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1721 time: 2019-03-20 12:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2c52995b8772dd3b645d274e88e44d53226b5d83234b63eb5971c0cf94c3e60Block Operator
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