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 2348400 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2349788 epoch_slot_no: 16988 block_no: 2348290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1882 time: 2019-03-21 20:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f0158817308a9a4cf9af6156efaf323ac4ed01184d51efee55feef2c166d610Block Operator
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