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 2343814 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345202 epoch_slot_no: 12402 block_no: 2343704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2019-03-20 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1502e94d6d71a684af0fd3db057c153dc50c48a5f2a93b25a0514c4fee5e0eb4Block Operator
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