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 2347233 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348621 epoch_slot_no: 15821 block_no: 2347123 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-03-21 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb53d055a0d0bd8b645f507187d53f07ab63aba4f7c6c7ec58d37528d128e4daaBlock Operator
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