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 2345378 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346766 epoch_slot_no: 13966 block_no: 2345268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa25bc9d38d3ffd8245503cc7cbb405bda7d646aaf6ca9044564d9d3a1b18cdd3Block Operator
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