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 2349818 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351206 epoch_slot_no: 18406 block_no: 2349708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2019-03-22 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b73165b6b2cbfc26f0ad0623d72521cc1a554f158c473f60dd2ec2f3767474dBlock Operator
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