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 2348527 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2349915 epoch_slot_no: 17115 block_no: 2348417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 952 time: 2019-03-21 20:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0473c0408c7ec3a5ce6dc385d0b7d4f5b6268325740895bf71f97beca1a5c0bBlock Operator
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