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 2343955 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345343 epoch_slot_no: 12543 block_no: 2343845 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-20 19:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0697a26e551ad78c5cb2f204f3a3e9b8c03e92f6671e6fcde3bb0e373b6948c6Block Operator
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