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 2344656 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346044 epoch_slot_no: 13244 block_no: 2344546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2019-03-20 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7ea26054e050c05da5aca9e332401cfa6af9bf9971b28914bf1f00cfc846cb6Block Operator
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