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 2346728 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2348116 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 2346618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4244 time: 2019-03-21 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c7f16495b6000bd466994c0c4948d3742e32c80b356537c7483762d60bd03dBlock Operator
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