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 2348233 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349621 epoch_slot_no: 16821 block_no: 2348123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 19:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf48e4f1496bf9aeafa841b884aa6f782dd26228cb3dda004ede4d0bf56e7569eBlock Operator
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