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 2342828 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344216 epoch_slot_no: 11416 block_no: 2342718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1917 time: 2019-03-20 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2679c52ebfabea2a80918db9e64312006adc26a5a413f0649d4954d4ee7da6c9Block Operator
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