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 2347638 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2349026 epoch_slot_no: 16226 block_no: 2347528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3431 time: 2019-03-21 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x279ed5654d69019ebc5fd58715f404953efe81d50effe13b60f05ed3c90db64cBlock Operator
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