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 2347197 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348585 epoch_slot_no: 15785 block_no: 2347087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7084 time: 2019-03-21 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4508a29a5d76c9270621330577161e284f35dd965c0c018ce62a13dfd209783Block Operator
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