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 2349851 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351239 epoch_slot_no: 18439 block_no: 2349741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4123 time: 2019-03-22 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9fa1ab119e1936e95ec72f4ebb6bee36aedf6562be38a3c3ecae901d4375687Block Operator
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