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 2348994 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350382 epoch_slot_no: 17582 block_no: 2348884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2792 time: 2019-03-21 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51db44f6eb53ea2eb2d43ec9c1cbeed6182645354b84806c6e5a0a974792ff72Block Operator
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