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 2349943 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351331 epoch_slot_no: 18531 block_no: 2349833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3654 time: 2019-03-22 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd155b71e2b12a98c33fa4a955f32c3f25b6686b4ad3db248db8f8b5f60546ff2Block Operator
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