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 2343971 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345359 epoch_slot_no: 12559 block_no: 2343861 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2019-03-20 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11f6d9b53d174b508e61914e7699d6d25a09ff784dadeee1e0425ae1fc94bf1aBlock Operator
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