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 2349501 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2350889 epoch_slot_no: 18089 block_no: 2349391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1703 time: 2019-03-22 02:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38d270cf611cbcdccc77b8359a44805a8de85c255655aae5b77d8c80989dd353Block Operator
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