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 2345576 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2346964 epoch_slot_no: 14164 block_no: 2345466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-03-21 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e76fd53bfac84deca7e7a740c412acb811bde8cd496bc64177e7cd0b92d00b7Block Operator
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