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 2343712 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345100 epoch_slot_no: 12300 block_no: 2343602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3362 time: 2019-03-20 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeefdcf455bd7c538260b3091956cdf04f3b1e3f43db0e5410ab2e60fb5dee907Block Operator
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