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 2342874 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344262 epoch_slot_no: 11462 block_no: 2342764 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3107 time: 2019-03-20 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa243db897c25b22bebb462c0a23a1db6b46770b2f3922768b44730efe605b07bBlock Operator
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