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 2343149 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344537 epoch_slot_no: 11737 block_no: 2343039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2393 time: 2019-03-20 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f272a76e9ab3ae05e31f14009580d4d34e1c4dd65eee83c33bcd5459864dcc9Block Operator
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