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 2345414 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2346802 epoch_slot_no: 14002 block_no: 2345304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2019-03-21 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b3a88c75feafbc1bcb63f34ce1e6724ea62eb501b6d5d47d85a29a4dcff6f15Block Operator
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