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 2344184 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345572 epoch_slot_no: 12772 block_no: 2344074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2090 time: 2019-03-20 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x856dd5e8c3c90dccb26feeb4c058290cc4d9ac20f581c9a0b8d0101fd924f255Block Operator
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