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 2347268 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2348656 epoch_slot_no: 15856 block_no: 2347158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 16654 time: 2019-03-21 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41751a98823757cded42aab75b54337ebc0add1df844e197f55610a1b5393a68Block Operator
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