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 2344336 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345724 epoch_slot_no: 12924 block_no: 2344226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-20 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c612cf723eddb71bad3822dd9ff3295b62dcf1aaac6a31399a01f35778acc20Block Operator
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