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 2348369 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349757 epoch_slot_no: 16957 block_no: 2348259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1167 time: 2019-03-21 19:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa24a9584c5f8c87251e77cba6cfd9c4e0ea43484a7578241f051c7165e2de8b1Block Operator
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