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 2347599 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2348987 epoch_slot_no: 16187 block_no: 2347489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a8fe80590cc82f438ae21159c6ff70152478cfda6411d66faa432f093858da6Block Operator
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