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 2346398 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2347786 epoch_slot_no: 14986 block_no: 2346288 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4365 time: 2019-03-21 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd734035ac9347ae87a447f06b47c6e534779581bda6385a9ebce1529cac112e5Block Operator
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