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 2344058 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345446 epoch_slot_no: 12646 block_no: 2343948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2019-03-20 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67eb6a5ba7401e447ba89215b6d2ce2d0c0bcbed2cabd3a897a09f9b5e0345d7Block Operator
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