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 2346341 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347729 epoch_slot_no: 14929 block_no: 2346231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6500 time: 2019-03-21 08:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98215e80b33190c3638f200fa03a88efb74277658b8a4e46c95c3d57d616eb14Block Operator
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