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 2346301 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2347689 epoch_slot_no: 14889 block_no: 2346191 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-21 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70a40c7d3e10e7f86bbede09e4d282a44429cbcbdce28af16d218e4b9f37ac23Block Operator
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