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 2347087 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348475 epoch_slot_no: 15675 block_no: 2346977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2019-03-21 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a84a1ee93da703a4eadf909a27a15811f0f8a017fd01b079cfdd9495affbadBlock Operator
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