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 2346188 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2347576 epoch_slot_no: 14776 block_no: 2346078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9741 time: 2019-03-21 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ec21be69d748b77a0dab1343d3a036cc9dd085e68e384f615dcd1068ffbe17eBlock Operator
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