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 2342764 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344152 epoch_slot_no: 11352 block_no: 2342654 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-20 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f998591a59c2d769ca944a3c7a05ad07bed7eacfe6a378a3269aedd89c4c2f1Block Operator
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