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 2345224 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2346612 epoch_slot_no: 13812 block_no: 2345114 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2019-03-21 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3543474eddfe0b0274544957865779aa63202727d767d97b3354a762c42c32fBlock Operator
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