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 2346478 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2347866 epoch_slot_no: 15066 block_no: 2346368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1984 time: 2019-03-21 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22ca1122cb9d761c5755a9c6bab57ef41ca172d3d1ed3fd7442a857cb8cdeab2Block Operator
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