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 2343164 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2344552 epoch_slot_no: 11752 block_no: 2343054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9369 time: 2019-03-20 15:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f47007353c6d4661ec4536e2ad5629c566ecf0485ae41600e0cd7c388dc7e6Block Operator
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