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 2346965 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348353 epoch_slot_no: 15553 block_no: 2346855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-03-21 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeca6365ae45a7b8284c3a7c2f2171358daed7615c34e78db833c658b3d29f5f1Block Operator
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