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 2348961 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350349 epoch_slot_no: 17549 block_no: 2348851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-03-21 23:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8dfe2c5d715b046ebac8be5958c3f0805935be619c57562154979cf66bdc47Block Operator
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