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 2347988 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2349376 epoch_slot_no: 16576 block_no: 2347878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6598 time: 2019-03-21 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8311bf8d557fd2d63dda5f7443ecb4fb380845fab0753caf787a49b11ded64f9Block Operator
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