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 2347471 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348859 epoch_slot_no: 16059 block_no: 2347361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1878 time: 2019-03-21 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x947a3bfc34951a86097a326049d5e9a3f746692449b4c3ddbe2f6716960b8a53Block Operator
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