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 2345858 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2347246 epoch_slot_no: 14446 block_no: 2345748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3330 time: 2019-03-21 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bebc7e53782578742a3bb466777597e8b71d046db716900b9589423853f7c86Block Operator
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