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 2344529 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2345917 epoch_slot_no: 13117 block_no: 2344419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-20 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x609025ac753b7393b39d6e7165651a34e9d6bf9c3d80d278e36e8d0820d1290fBlock Operator
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