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 2348357 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349745 epoch_slot_no: 16945 block_no: 2348247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-21 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x928b9e3ffd9d4daf37cb6f87426d750d117e26fec1f92631d9398bbac3fa975eBlock Operator
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