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 2347073 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2348461 epoch_slot_no: 15661 block_no: 2346963 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5070 time: 2019-03-21 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90658d2c1fde59a90fd5e63d44c5c4a9ba85ab743d7ff7dc75caf742c3917ddBlock Operator
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