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 2342928 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2344316 epoch_slot_no: 11516 block_no: 2342818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2652 time: 2019-03-20 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f2cccbac6cb5498f453cc0e5b90cd3d7e8589457bc24902b26a93b830700382Block Operator
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