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 2345303 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346691 epoch_slot_no: 13891 block_no: 2345193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2019-03-21 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3280f2067e2ccfb31f6a63d1d814e90f62054fba6c34e1613b47d9be0e2c686fBlock Operator
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