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 2344965 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346353 epoch_slot_no: 13553 block_no: 2344855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1812 time: 2019-03-21 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc44e014d644a12c9acc80f74c56e625a626d0a0280d76090826f663711f240aaBlock Operator
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