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 2347628 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2349016 epoch_slot_no: 16216 block_no: 2347518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8591 time: 2019-03-21 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c172ad79a1bdaeb2108e2b6bdc3b6af989d67515e9f48ce8b905ed4eafc7354Block Operator
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