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 2347491 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348879 epoch_slot_no: 16079 block_no: 2347381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-21 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ccabbc7687bc7caf5dd57f9e6b6b495c04b51d69e67629d68ee8d1179470c3bBlock Operator
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