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 2347299 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2348687 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 2347189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5154 time: 2019-03-21 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x366b6bae33e0e4c71832588bf2dc5fbda7499e05e1ab399fa9a79c6f8ebdd422Block Operator
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