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 2348820 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2350208 epoch_slot_no: 17408 block_no: 2348710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-03-21 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5223205927d203cbba216b7f54d87de37de02d04bcff5e4184637e0fde49c1bfBlock Operator
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