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 2342859 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2344247 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 2342749 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3880 time: 2019-03-20 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98ef3e69c9393ac7fa1f48099e036cf7c9b8ce59c493f278f9c8bcba82982b3Block Operator
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