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 2349897 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351285 epoch_slot_no: 18485 block_no: 2349787 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5378 time: 2019-03-22 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2831c6e553ec2298bb02e425ba984efb32e3e9d0b4d21ecfde204a750a4517c4Block Operator
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