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 2348690 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350078 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 2348580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2019-03-21 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ee841b25102527023a6cb833489c0192d7be5dd314f5d8eebfed616cdaff822Block Operator
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