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 2349147 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350535 epoch_slot_no: 17735 block_no: 2349037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2447 time: 2019-03-22 00:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x118a4004e8514a7dd1ab35b510c8b9c7b3dc9bf5f19b5c23ab12b49d0dd2d16dBlock Operator
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