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 2345178 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346566 epoch_slot_no: 13766 block_no: 2345068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2227 time: 2019-03-21 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa643603da884a70f58f4d280d8c8905b7f1114d2a548045749ca8b4c13bb694cBlock Operator
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