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 2345650 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347038 epoch_slot_no: 14238 block_no: 2345540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3972 time: 2019-03-21 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0955482b24dcccb54e63c2a5fff209af25270b09205f4befcc0113cbfd71b860Block Operator
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