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 2346938 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2348326 epoch_slot_no: 15526 block_no: 2346828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9658 time: 2019-03-21 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bba73b07f9a5696ce4a1de437fb7ec4d00220351a93c586b8089ddc6a97c965Block Operator
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