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 2349116 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350504 epoch_slot_no: 17704 block_no: 2349006 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-03-22 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafd9ce6abffcc00ef66472786ab109b09ee049a0b71c51b8d5dc710f3a38f0d5Block Operator
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