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 2346509 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2347897 epoch_slot_no: 15097 block_no: 2346399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2536 time: 2019-03-21 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8389ae71599a9b283ff94c034a6e17c9dc1241ff3744d79c4354af4c688aeec7Block Operator
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