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 2345635 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347023 epoch_slot_no: 14223 block_no: 2345525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4099 time: 2019-03-21 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x293db5a3608cb0a6ee239b719bdcd0401cf4fe670323cc2f22bf2160c539d5f9Block Operator
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