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 2345977 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347365 epoch_slot_no: 14565 block_no: 2345867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46c95f2df418017284535d2d00cc07bd6aa4bcb811d5d34ced2a8870aa1aba4cBlock Operator
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