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 2343057 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344445 epoch_slot_no: 11645 block_no: 2342947 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2767 time: 2019-03-20 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7aedc92e090aa6cb8dd064f352122facd9efea6f96e6f6ae5d19f1a7575be02Block Operator
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