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 2348183 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349571 epoch_slot_no: 16771 block_no: 2348073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-21 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3fc75633a798307f36db274a70d089942ebe26db7789ae9ec077cfc1dd138f4Block Operator
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