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 2348096 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349484 epoch_slot_no: 16684 block_no: 2347986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2019-03-21 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b42e737ec5e618d9511547adef30400f2707270fa7f8bcd00fc203c9e86da9aBlock Operator
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