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 2342768 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2344156 epoch_slot_no: 11356 block_no: 2342658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14687 time: 2019-03-20 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8296fde03253f919c0f7db62a3d6d092b7562e72ec1f26f56e088d9e963cad84Block Operator
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