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 2343544 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2344932 epoch_slot_no: 12132 block_no: 2343434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2019-03-20 17:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8195209c163af351767c2d415dcc6968ea581ef202fb1ee0f9d55f84824be5aaBlock Operator
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