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 2344197 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345585 epoch_slot_no: 12785 block_no: 2344087 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2019-03-20 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5099189a0dc4afc802faf136ac15631d19d43b843614902e38de2f2c4d8b63e7Block Operator
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