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 2344778 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2346166 epoch_slot_no: 13366 block_no: 2344668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4736 time: 2019-03-21 00:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a5df729d2e79634a906ab926c85807e9fbba0ad01122e92c4099c68e6c4491eBlock Operator
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