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 2346486 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347874 epoch_slot_no: 15074 block_no: 2346376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f8c243ba76a1d89042531697b3aa2733a5cd6b722b930af978f30093f7e99bcBlock Operator
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