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 2344450 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345838 epoch_slot_no: 13038 block_no: 2344340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2019-03-20 22:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccae471c011f5c344b3f52f2c2004fbd5dcacc75d113c771387f3795da01bc7fBlock Operator
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