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 2348465 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349853 epoch_slot_no: 17053 block_no: 2348355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-21 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3d9a0d5d4438b155454faac9c519588b6b7c4229f091cc68718bb6176236897Block Operator
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