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 2346008 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2347396 epoch_slot_no: 14596 block_no: 2345898 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6934 time: 2019-03-21 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc635bc6ebdcae2a87fc0fab9c221bd939e3806e6db1041e98c47ece79f3dc87fBlock Operator
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