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 2347481 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348869 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 2347371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6a3ac525d201d9f999c6bf37e76aa3e0940153b1d9a67575e8c9fbebbf92f13Block Operator
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