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 2347345 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348733 epoch_slot_no: 15933 block_no: 2347235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b0ddce94176b9858f8465b87b3e50bd790ae666845380c95f8d248af22a77aBlock Operator
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