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 2346981 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348369 epoch_slot_no: 15569 block_no: 2346871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2930 time: 2019-03-21 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde895c0531aab0313011fd4b3beb19c49d0c026e1736e04dfae35adc9f983507Block Operator
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