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 2344170 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345558 epoch_slot_no: 12758 block_no: 2344060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-03-20 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x061c57be7bd9154d6ad224a947f2393e6c011c7436121e5d9d8262277b1322caBlock Operator
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