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 2347239 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348627 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 2347129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-21 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2be6bf47ca760782d851b4cd768c1d35ce6abf549512618de62859f42cb1a72eBlock Operator
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