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 2347578 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348966 epoch_slot_no: 16166 block_no: 2347468 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2019-03-21 15:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe29b304ecc2c08ff176e596bc51ad7238f4e0d4dc399c06e6db5314b7942ebb2Block Operator
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