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 2348398 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349786 epoch_slot_no: 16986 block_no: 2348288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2442 time: 2019-03-21 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda677469093d183b27e0548dcb15a54e8d6968deb3ecfe7377190c30803ccc0fBlock Operator
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