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 2349517 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2350905 epoch_slot_no: 18105 block_no: 2349407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-22 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb31e766f42d9fb76c6f17206888174f0840d2f9c73d3a7342463d86c93c889Block Operator
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