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 2349611 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2350999 epoch_slot_no: 18199 block_no: 2349501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2659 time: 2019-03-22 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c994f1b7b1b5b7340bd5d477be29a09d1e8237bc7bcdadb8fb18fe1aa42b3e3Block Operator
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