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 2345430 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2346818 epoch_slot_no: 14018 block_no: 2345320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1676 time: 2019-03-21 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71f60c7942badbe772c1dcff2fef616ba5ab3857addb3728ff04e56bc6682444Block Operator
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