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 2348278 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349666 epoch_slot_no: 16866 block_no: 2348168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2231 time: 2019-03-21 19:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90c2745941f15bb3466b9d59b52c446002bccfa6ab2b84b2284306af56080118Block Operator
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