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 2347959 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349347 epoch_slot_no: 16547 block_no: 2347849 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2337 time: 2019-03-21 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x976dd2af9128d99181227dbf80399ba0e452c22eaf54f8e87da1629db80411ccBlock Operator
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