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 2348966 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350354 epoch_slot_no: 17554 block_no: 2348856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-21 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a9cb3fc254cc0198bf2d4626f64170efcc8d849c5229a1f0ef95b913a5ad54Block Operator
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