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 2344904 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346292 epoch_slot_no: 13492 block_no: 2344794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1652 time: 2019-03-21 00:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe5bfae99bb7fd875940255c24442fbca8149c367c3c90362d0436d2f9d82798Block Operator
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