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 2348777 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350165 epoch_slot_no: 17365 block_no: 2348667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-21 22:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a3552317a6eb2856af1ef30077b4863f0731d917b999be1a9e3996b93a58f8eBlock Operator
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