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 2345482 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346870 epoch_slot_no: 14070 block_no: 2345372 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3595 time: 2019-03-21 03:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdc8d334821f0fbbd89659247399e99e8261c98e4691f96000ae3fbd8cf84e6dBlock Operator
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