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 2347061 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348449 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 2346951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe109174e82aebf1d7b598ff658958b853f4f79278fb6f690236190db40654b17Block Operator
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