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 2346425 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2347813 epoch_slot_no: 15013 block_no: 2346315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-21 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fb998e499d11f7bdad85931a2c8a1ec5afba0fe7a587750a27a5d2868c414f7Block Operator
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