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 2346293 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347681 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 2346183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x632b58a2f407d9a1b6cd29daba0579d33e11c975b4b8fba8fa6f90c6e1b3413eBlock Operator
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