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 2343133 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2344521 epoch_slot_no: 11721 block_no: 2343023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6580 time: 2019-03-20 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c492b89c3adbbe934f28a42bc4f42a545f9a7034d1fe1ab01e8269da75077bcBlock Operator
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