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 2344839 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2346227 epoch_slot_no: 13427 block_no: 2344729 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2593 time: 2019-03-21 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044ee50e0b5830d632a251e1688e5465a8c7e714504be65b9dc541dc7db9e5c4Block Operator
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