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 2342996 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344384 epoch_slot_no: 11584 block_no: 2342886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3092 time: 2019-03-20 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8086bfd25ee39e3fa25635d86502f18f99e3d4bcf270eaa41221c4f67f5d904fBlock Operator
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