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 2347943 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349331 epoch_slot_no: 16531 block_no: 2347833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1853 time: 2019-03-21 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe07e0f42fc0f2138be726a8c68720a941d016f8230ac0cea66d5a598e4e4ffb4Block Operator
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