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 2348955 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350343 epoch_slot_no: 17543 block_no: 2348845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6462 time: 2019-03-21 23:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e77f9d81cac5f78e3a537444857aa7637c810a53b8c2ce93a5bb71df2087dc0Block Operator
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