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 2344827 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346215 epoch_slot_no: 13415 block_no: 2344717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 929 time: 2019-03-21 00:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e55a794df3ed1e046c8add45c8eff9cfba6fde79222d88eac1cb151943cf506Block Operator
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