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 2348948 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2350336 epoch_slot_no: 17536 block_no: 2348838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2019-03-21 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d0d9d4c4fe141de68f87e0d11ca6c65701fc5d324f3ae2236085cceb603c5ebBlock Operator
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