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 2349449 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2350837 epoch_slot_no: 18037 block_no: 2349339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1941 time: 2019-03-22 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e06e55c1a6dae68dfbb3d2c0b391e6f0e2762ddae9fecdc2f63f86727a3c36aBlock Operator
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