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 2349960 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351348 epoch_slot_no: 18548 block_no: 2349850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1897 time: 2019-03-22 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a01dc60ee1a1b352b6a7e66c4b8ff9b1057710cb2931caff6c6ef7bf0eb4983Block Operator
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