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 2344788 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346176 epoch_slot_no: 13376 block_no: 2344678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-21 00:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7911d4503296ef2995229e7d2182ee2fe92b31fec8ad0982012055836f4b7128Block Operator
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