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 2347822 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349210 epoch_slot_no: 16410 block_no: 2347712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5750 time: 2019-03-21 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c2805b6b938054184b2e3c16fc408bc10564cafd2c74471c2ba33023d3cb92Block Operator
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