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 2346874 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348262 epoch_slot_no: 15462 block_no: 2346764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1312 time: 2019-03-21 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12472eed413116bfbbef10232a298138b11475ad5f3a1b0c7bdcb87983fb1772Block Operator
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