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 2349699 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351087 epoch_slot_no: 18287 block_no: 2349589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2093 time: 2019-03-22 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6dc6ac5e6d4334a0e863cf1ddfeabf5ad7d32d9e03d4a9b4aea13fd4a3a6f0bBlock Operator
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