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 2348157 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349545 epoch_slot_no: 16745 block_no: 2348047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1660 time: 2019-03-21 18:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c8b727f20ae44e34aefed373f708e0c9774571eda93a47b5fea677f23e37b89Block Operator
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