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 2349674 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351062 epoch_slot_no: 18262 block_no: 2349564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1236 time: 2019-03-22 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7adeb14f2595cf6f03a889f872c8348a28a8a948b6b6e547d300a67fad59b443Block Operator
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