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 2347227 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2348615 epoch_slot_no: 15815 block_no: 2347117 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4365 time: 2019-03-21 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x237a48e2e472352e20ec33fe383bdb5997e66fcf220a8a92e031ceb793a04e2fBlock Operator
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