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 2346348 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347736 epoch_slot_no: 14936 block_no: 2346238 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-03-21 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b6e43036a739e42ea481cae76e71b26fe8a2fa805ed2fe61acb0dd3ff8a0badBlock Operator
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