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 2349968 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 2351356 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 2349858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9092 time: 2019-03-22 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79878ed8c83b1085375575fa618958a8d0de0ab224e01bc62f812d207b0a0429Block Operator
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