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 2348168 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2349556 epoch_slot_no: 16756 block_no: 2348058 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5691 time: 2019-03-21 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d852c64c67248a5516be2dc61a35e5aa3e8dbb38f78df58078b082a8b6016fBlock Operator
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