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 2347486 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348874 epoch_slot_no: 16074 block_no: 2347376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2976 time: 2019-03-21 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb325ab3426021106de609166910ad33293f0febb7c227dcc7de5073c94095709Block Operator
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