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 2345817 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347205 epoch_slot_no: 14405 block_no: 2345707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2880 time: 2019-03-21 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2442ec95f663aedc2616b9c966cac7638df9d738896ab9b3558101186f5d3deeBlock Operator
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