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 2345351 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346739 epoch_slot_no: 13939 block_no: 2345241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-03-21 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80eaefbd88ae3374b8ce12aafeba14fb270fa9edcc955cae8d611f789e20dc22Block Operator
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