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 2346878 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348266 epoch_slot_no: 15466 block_no: 2346768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-21 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4137fac7594341e22333d4d6a21496b2861939d0e7b542ccf83c1af78735c78eBlock Operator
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