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 2342737 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344125 epoch_slot_no: 11325 block_no: 2342627 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8939 time: 2019-03-20 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3411ba04d550a9ad2f1e3850268457727830ea2d7b8c6ccb1387910352a37260Block Operator
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