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 2347487 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348875 epoch_slot_no: 16075 block_no: 2347377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69faa40f52fde94f9e2b41ba3a5a67cd09320f859e1dc9c0af2651b347fbab95Block Operator
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