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 2344209 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 2344099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-20 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e09e60e686a5533cb0e8f837861b62cc97b7d51e478c4a53c2204e20e9597e5Block Operator
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