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 2348366 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349754 epoch_slot_no: 16954 block_no: 2348256 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-21 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3d58cde420d814d2b2b7f46d0be29bdcffedda3654e899773764711b35e3fc6Block Operator
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