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 2344748 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2346136 epoch_slot_no: 13336 block_no: 2344638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4784 time: 2019-03-20 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cac689a8dbd0e4689a85fb151f7cd72fbec821a37e656f9a76e8ae4bef92b65Block Operator
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