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 2342972 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344360 epoch_slot_no: 11560 block_no: 2342862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1566 time: 2019-03-20 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb53b331251e5a48e92da6facf45b685c8652c1b96687518a7a681a7c56106c0Block Operator
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