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 2348721 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2350109 epoch_slot_no: 17309 block_no: 2348611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2019-03-21 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x687296dd0544c9fe19d49bd6336cd46f82dc93204d0cb83f019ea1116078ace0Block Operator
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