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 2347684 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349072 epoch_slot_no: 16272 block_no: 2347574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1689 time: 2019-03-21 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd53335e98dc4bcc784b34c414857ff2134d31972ec854d38ea9d6738af44a9e1Block Operator
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