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 2346691 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2348079 epoch_slot_no: 15279 block_no: 2346581 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4221 time: 2019-03-21 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x833b5ce3db4b1162de5757d5a2f676805b0686570add45712ade7bb2794ac71dBlock Operator
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