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 2346038 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2347426 epoch_slot_no: 14626 block_no: 2345928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4239 time: 2019-03-21 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0d226bb05b8cdfc5ba76d29524face9fce2153e9c627fb927467179ccc78d69Block Operator
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