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 2343986 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345374 epoch_slot_no: 12574 block_no: 2343876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4682 time: 2019-03-20 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e75cc6ebab67aaf3a780afdf4bb684ae2c63738e45a814baebb1948d8deb347Block Operator
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