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 2349769 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351157 epoch_slot_no: 18357 block_no: 2349659 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-22 03:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd538b5879ab77184eb8e9f8db70b12c282a8a0e5fef2ad602186ed0033acda2Block Operator
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