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 2349064 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350452 epoch_slot_no: 17652 block_no: 2348954 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-21 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1a923e23d2a1aaea892484c06f8718a29b168009d8682fb130055d8739ac043Block Operator
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