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 2348370 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349758 epoch_slot_no: 16958 block_no: 2348260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2400 time: 2019-03-21 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95ca2dac92ba01be3f213ebe455bbfb8b90a45a27c934e1756763ad226845019Block Operator
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