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 2347365 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348753 epoch_slot_no: 15953 block_no: 2347255 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2019-03-21 14:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26e38a1e1ba959c7372a0f9aa0b4c357c35c74431449f1641aec35827640910eBlock Operator
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