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 2349025 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350413 epoch_slot_no: 17613 block_no: 2348915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-21 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb02d0568ae18c89e51be8b16e6797c9b8a03a1dbaef67ef29db17e30f56ab3Block Operator
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