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 2345823 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2347211 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 2345713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2019-03-21 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fbbda104cec6fda921d6e1345db712378a6c7a3749d2516d2a0a75ea09258aeBlock Operator
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