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 2343946 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345334 epoch_slot_no: 12534 block_no: 2343836 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-20 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ff8ef33a216bdbcfef84e6691b62a09a00abbe8d39392623e5fcef39f492eb5Block Operator
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