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 2347424 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2348812 epoch_slot_no: 16012 block_no: 2347314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1886 time: 2019-03-21 14:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62cf3ac75cccc00dfef82207fb1d4cefb38eb9c71a3c0d2f340a158cbb27bec7Block Operator
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