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 2349068 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2350456 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 2348958 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7537 time: 2019-03-21 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17cc468af6e40ab7b5ab5eca7693755f3b2422e90e60ece76342ba67f299975Block Operator
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