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 2347496 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348884 epoch_slot_no: 16084 block_no: 2347386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-03-21 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dcbb4339881e634735bc14092c590bc9fafa6f3a2562b979a3815c1f52d7ed3Block Operator
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