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 2346676 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348064 epoch_slot_no: 15264 block_no: 2346566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2025 time: 2019-03-21 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0edce4bf1c5ff65d56c87f80a7c62f252fccc987b679ac3398775b8880292220Block Operator
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