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 2345452 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2346840 epoch_slot_no: 14040 block_no: 2345342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5928 time: 2019-03-21 03:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0123728caa3587edb7b182eb6ed0f08dc27a9f6eff8d3dec55ca86429a26e74Block Operator
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