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 2344565 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345953 epoch_slot_no: 13153 block_no: 2344455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2019-03-20 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x576f6c4cc30262f90ba693db4e4cebded0597f0d52eac61f25d6308f59b1e9a0Block Operator
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