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 2346027 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2347415 epoch_slot_no: 14615 block_no: 2345917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2019-03-21 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x511a9ce56544a65eed68bed4f7d1e2f48c3e8b3a539053bb842598bf89ad4534Block Operator
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