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 2343286 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344674 epoch_slot_no: 11874 block_no: 2343176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4097 time: 2019-03-20 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1a9dc9b400e1504f335e857a3e48d053a3cb6aced0c48d1f9a314567a06ac74Block Operator
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