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 2346368 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2347756 epoch_slot_no: 14956 block_no: 2346258 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7497 time: 2019-03-21 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e935f4261b6f46b6655f62a40171c8a58afe91c57658d3b0e03af2b413549acBlock Operator
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