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 2349301 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350689 epoch_slot_no: 17889 block_no: 2349191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2019-03-22 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9152a377d3db1062634d12ac9414b25c61f92504f3379c6e07af7d93951bd875Block Operator
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