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 2344473 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345861 epoch_slot_no: 13061 block_no: 2344363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2014 time: 2019-03-20 22:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2767691904a3e97b3225e8f03eccb2f8e47fde53788c6ec53b861ed94b6cc5deBlock Operator
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