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 2344581 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2345969 epoch_slot_no: 13169 block_no: 2344471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-20 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x370803a0209de9e8a4c926d5d3e128e3e6ee7f5ebf05a3a6d918e5efe0b9db43Block Operator
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