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 2348174 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349562 epoch_slot_no: 16762 block_no: 2348064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-03-21 18:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73d2f85ebb3e17e1239789fd246ec37cc068f6a6fe61a8ca5505080845840080Block Operator
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