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 2347986 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349374 epoch_slot_no: 16574 block_no: 2347876 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x304b54e340dc4d2748dfa8d73afb1e28622708faf3729ed873f772be17906656Block Operator
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