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 2347808 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2349196 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 2347698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6018 time: 2019-03-21 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d9a82409b63b31600a63003a14a4819e62c7132a843d5943717b411f63f6498Block Operator
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