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 2347837 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349225 epoch_slot_no: 16425 block_no: 2347727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3455 time: 2019-03-21 16:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f13a4ddbe95dc5a48b0d57b590ce8adf9a2de5bf24da5e862374313c4bc4d6aBlock Operator
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