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 2343878 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345266 epoch_slot_no: 12466 block_no: 2343768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-20 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x996e7dc690f086d352f6898747606bb2fb60aa7a744a5a93f23a2787f59f0396Block Operator
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