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 2349623 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351011 epoch_slot_no: 18211 block_no: 2349513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4824 time: 2019-03-22 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3294ffa11ddf6f24e8f3d06adb8143457d39f97e7c3f56c0184c6290f6ebf1d9Block Operator
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