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 2342927 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344315 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 2342817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2074 time: 2019-03-20 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x263b664f332412100733d7d1d93e30f4ea2087216bdeb6070457af7d3a2cafadBlock Operator
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