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 2344141 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345529 epoch_slot_no: 12729 block_no: 2344031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-20 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30b134cd5c778105a9a2cd209c8c277c717b9b142b3adf84010f940cb16a5fdeBlock Operator
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