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 2349577 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350965 epoch_slot_no: 18165 block_no: 2349467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2890 time: 2019-03-22 02:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea787de19279130638b4d2cf1bc10d353231b1f9828dbb2713ae7812f5c42b43Block Operator
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