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 2347800 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349188 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 2347690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc36ff8c046cf440593958a74622d98b859b6e886278098b8b93a7ff948574962Block Operator
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