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 2346548 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2347936 epoch_slot_no: 15136 block_no: 2346438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6594 time: 2019-03-21 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x596476f0c852a5a2dbe74f2a4f8e7eb77b5bb45e5f291f94cd99cdb56a6ca26bBlock Operator
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