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 2346186 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2347574 epoch_slot_no: 14774 block_no: 2346076 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-21 07:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bfc84ceddd9b1b154b2f8e9d755ffcbc1a692a43ca443456c1b5c5f848690c2Block Operator
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