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 2347525 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2348913 epoch_slot_no: 16113 block_no: 2347415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-21 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c0b03386a591ab5ccffce74c58062b4e118d51b9c31bff8c2bdd4f8c6baa5deBlock Operator
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