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 2343256 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2344644 epoch_slot_no: 11844 block_no: 2343146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-03-20 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47956fed72926c57f1fe5107ba764b894a360c89153f904101c6cd0b81e355e2Block Operator
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