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 2349582 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350970 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 2349472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-22 02:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86665ccd7eb9b77cfe809d8a7773beb4afb1426f7034deb5c255ab0cec73a08aBlock Operator
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