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 2346638 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348026 epoch_slot_no: 15226 block_no: 2346528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-03-21 10:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe90107e6cf0ffbdc8b45ba3fba33bbd59bac1f841af64ed3e071d9d510cf37fBlock Operator
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