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 2344016 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345404 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 2343906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2902 time: 2019-03-20 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc95ecf587ced54ea83b6bf15644377e49d15cbd37c56b754b620a0c66a35a2eBlock Operator
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