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 2345468 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2346856 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 2345358 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7681 time: 2019-03-21 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x545f47bc45b3ee9280951313834cfdae43c9f28e848e610ad13aeab9b8cc9af4Block Operator
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