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 2345002 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346390 epoch_slot_no: 13590 block_no: 2344892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2019-03-21 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c91cea5c240dc4a6d5f5188bbdf8c0286fec2f7146c43a3937c73a3b3ac310dBlock Operator
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